A newly designed Female Athlete Health eLearning module has been launched to support players, coaches and volunteers involved in Camogie and Ladies’ Gaelic Football.
The online educational resource has been developed to complement the existing Female Athlete Toolkit and is aimed at improving health literacy around the gender-specific experiences of female athletes. It provides practical, accessible guidance to help those involved in the games better understand and support the health and wellbeing of female players.
The initiative has been informed by the research and expertise of SHE Research at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and is available online through the Tobar learning platform. It is open to coaches, players and volunteers across both codes.
The module forms part of ongoing efforts within the games to provide more targeted support for female athletes as participation and performance levels continue to grow.
It can be accessed via the Tobar platform.
Ladies Gaelic Football Association President Trina Murray said the programme will help strengthen knowledge and awareness across the wider community involved in the sport.
“We are thrilled to launch this new Female Athlete Health eLearning module, which represents a step forward in supporting the wellbeing of our players,” said Murray. “Understanding the unique health experiences of female athletes is vital, and this module, informed by the research of SHE at TUS, provides coaches, players and volunteers with practical knowledge to do just that.”
“By complementing the existing Female Athlete Toolkit, we are empowering our community with the tools to foster a safer, healthier and more informed environment for women in Camogie and Ladies’ Gaelic Football.”
Camogie Association President Brian Molloy said the initiative reflects the growing importance of providing better support structures for female players.
“The launch of this Female Athlete Health eLearning module is a hugely positive step for our games and for the wellbeing of our players,” he said. “As female athletes continue to perform at ever-increasing standards, it is vital that we equip coaches, volunteers and players with the knowledge to better understand the unique health considerations that can impact performance and overall welfare.”
The module adds to a growing body of resources aimed at supporting the development of women’s Gaelic games and ensuring that those involved at every level are equipped with the knowledge to promote player welfare and long-term participation.
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