EDS-OCE - Eating disorders in sport: Opening coaches'

Eating disorders in sport: Opening coaches' eyes The aim and vision of the Eating disorders in sport: Opening coaches' eyes (EDS - OCE) project is to contribute to mental health initiatives within regional sport environment by increasing awareness about the problem of eating disorders in sport. More specifically, the aim is to determine the extent to which sport coaches can identify eating disorders in their respective sports (artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, climbing and skiing), which are the limiting factors that influence the process of recognising symptoms and reacting to them, and what advice they would offer to athletes with eating disorders. The main aim is to develop an educational tool (interactive workshop) for coaches that would increase their awareness about eating disorders. The objectives are centred on three key pillars: (a) state of the art study on eating disorders in sport (analysis of existing literature), (b) thorough needs assessment by collecting qualitative data in three applied partner organisations, and (c) development and evaluation of eating disorders in sport workshop for coaches. These educational resources and tools will be developed, implemented, evaluated, and disseminated within the project lifespan. The project provides a direct added value within the EU context by focusing on the development of mental health competencies of coaches. As such, this project directly addresses the Erasmus+ horizontal priority for Sport: ‘Promoting education in and through sport’ and more specifically, the sub-priorities: ‘Supporting skills development in sport’ and ‘Promoting the quality of coaching and staff’. that is published through this page expresses the views of the project beneficiaries only and it does not represent the views of the European Union or the European Commission. It shall not be deemed to constitute legal or official notice on behalf of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for this content nor the use thereof made by any third parties. Page 2 of 2