Mental Health and Wellbeing in Sport
Free education sessions this May
Exciting news! Gladesville Gymnastics Club has won a NSW Health Grant to hold Mental Health and Wellbeing in Sport educational sessions for all gymnasts, parents, and coaches!
All recreational and competitive gymnasts and parents/carers are encouraged to attend and learn the elements to better manage yourself for a positive experience at our Club.
The sessions will cover the importance of athlete wellbeing, body image, nutrition, and performance mindset for sport.
Our Training Facilitators are very experienced within the gymnastics sector and will deliver the sessions in an age-appropriate,safe and positive way.
- Katrina Mulcahy - Wellbeing & Performance Coach
- Ash Brunner - Sports Nutritionist
- Karen Hadded - Sports Psychologist
Recreational Athletes & Parents
Location: Online – you’ll receive an email with a link to join the online session. Each session is 30 minutes. Register for either Group A or Group B.
GROUP A:
Session 1. Mon 8th May 6pm
Session 2. Thu 11th May 6pm
Session 3. Mon 15th May 6pm
OR
GROUP B:
Session 1. Mon 8th May 6:30pm
Session 2. Thu 11th May 6:30pm
Session 3. Mon 15th May 6:30pm
Topics
Session 1: Understanding Athlete Wellbeing, creating a positive training environment, and positive performance experience (Katrina)
Session 2: Mental Health in Sport (Karen, Sports Psychologist)
Session 3: Healthy Eating - Body Image (Karen, Nutritionist)
Register via our Members’ Portal in Events
GROUP A:
Session 1. Mon 8th May 6pm
Session 2. Thu 11th May 6pm
Session 3. Mon 15th May 6pm
OR
GROUP B:
Session 1. Mon 8th May 6:30pm
Session 2. Thu 11th May 6:30pm
Session 3. Mon 15th May 6:30pm
Topics
Session 1: Understanding Athlete Wellbeing, creating a positive training environment, and positive performance experience (Katrina)
Session 2: Mental Health in Sport (Karen, Sports Psychologist)
Session 3: Healthy Eating - Body Image (Karen, Nutritionist)
Register via our Members’ Portal in Events
Competition Athletes & Parents
LOCATION: Gymastics Club
WG
Session 1. Sat 6th May 8:30am-9am
ACRO
Session 1. Sat 6th May 2:30pm-3pm
BOTH WG & ACRO
Session 2. Sat 6th May 5pm-6:30pm
PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME: Session 3. Sat 13th May 4pm-6:30pm
Register via our Members’ Portal in Events
Topics
Session 1.
Understanding athlete well-being, creating a positive training environment, and positive performance experience (Katrina)
Session 2.
Mental Health in Sport (Karen)
Session 3.
Dealing with Distracting and Negative Thoughts (Karen)
WG
Session 1. Sat 6th May 8:30am-9am
ACRO
Session 1. Sat 6th May 2:30pm-3pm
BOTH WG & ACRO
Session 2. Sat 6th May 5pm-6:30pm
PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME: Session 3. Sat 13th May 4pm-6:30pm
Register via our Members’ Portal in Events
Topics
Session 1.
Understanding athlete well-being, creating a positive training environment, and positive performance experience (Katrina)
- Understanding positive wellbeing and its importance to performance
- Wellbeing activities
- Holistic athlete management
- Positive mindset awareness
- Positive behaviours awareness
- Characteristics of being a competitive athlete
Session 2.
Mental Health in Sport (Karen)
- What it is
- What to look out for
- How to support yourself and others
- Positive communication awareness
- Self-awareness of impact on others
- Effective Teamwork
- Problem Solving
Session 3.
Dealing with Distracting and Negative Thoughts (Karen)
- How the mind works
- Strategies for in the moment
- How to balance nutrition intake for best health and performance
- Understanding body image in the context of nutrition – red flags
- What is normal eating
- Optimise performance
- Prevent illness & injury
- Support training adaption
The team look forward to striving to make Gladesville Gymnastics Club a better place for all our athletes!
If you have any questions about the sessions, please email [email protected]