Certificate in Female Athlete Health
Build a broader understanding of female athlete health across the sporting journey, including the menstrual cycle, breast and pelvic floor health, pregnancy and postpartum, nutrition and RED-S.
Build a stronger understanding of female athlete health.
The Certificate in Female Athlete Health is a CPD course for coaches and practitioners who want to better understand the health, physiological and performance considerations that can influence female athletes across different stages of their sporting journey.
The course takes a holistic view across biological, psychological and social dimensions, covering the menstrual cycle, breast health, pelvic floor health, pregnancy and postpartum, nutrition and RED-S.
It is designed to broaden practitioner awareness, support more informed conversations and help coaches recognise when referral to an appropriately qualified healthcare professional may be required. It is a professional development certificate rather than a clinical or healthcare qualification.
Six areas of female athlete health.
Explore key health and performance considerations across the female athlete journey, with an emphasis on awareness, communication and appropriate support.
Introduction to Female Athlete Health
Build a foundation in the biological, psychological and social factors that can shape female athlete health, participation and performance.
The Menstrual Cycle
Develop your understanding of the menstrual cycle and how it may relate to training, recovery and athlete experiences.
Breast Health & Support
Explore breast health considerations and the role that appropriate support and awareness can play within sport environments.
Pelvic Floor Health & Support
Build awareness of pelvic floor health and the considerations coaches and practitioners should understand within their professional scope.
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Explore key considerations around pregnancy, postpartum return to sport and the importance of appropriate multidisciplinary support.
Nutrition & RED-S
Develop your understanding of nutritional considerations, energy availability and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport.
Develop knowledge that supports more informed practice.
The course is designed to broaden your understanding of female athlete health and help you recognise the factors that may influence performance, participation and wellbeing.
For coaches and practitioners supporting female athletes.
The course is relevant to people working in sport who want a broader understanding of female athlete health and greater confidence in recognising issues, communicating appropriately and knowing when specialist referral may be required.
Build your knowledge at your own pace.
The Certificate in Female Athlete Health is delivered fully online and is self-paced, giving you the flexibility to build your knowledge around coaching, work and other commitments.
Before you enrol.
Key information about the focus, delivery and intended audience for the Certificate in Female Athlete Health.
Who is this course for?
The course is aimed at coaches and practitioners who work with female athletes or want to build a stronger understanding of female athlete health within sport and performance environments.
Is the course self-paced?
Yes. The course is self-paced and fully online. You can log in to your Setanta Academy account and access the course at any time, allowing you to fit study around your existing commitments.
What will I study?
The course covers female athlete health, the menstrual cycle, breast health, pelvic floor health, pregnancy and postpartum, nutrition and RED-S.
Does this course qualify me to diagnose or treat female athlete health conditions?
No. This is a CPD certificate that develops awareness and knowledge for coaches and practitioners. It does not confer a clinical or healthcare qualification. Health concerns should be assessed and treated by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals.
What will this course help me do?
The course can help you better understand female athlete health considerations, recognise potential warning signs, communicate more appropriately and understand when referral to a qualified professional may be required.
Build your understanding of female athlete health.
Study online, work through the course at your own pace and develop a broader knowledge base to support more informed practice with female athletes.