Module 2: Athletes' behaviour

The Athlete's Lifestyle

1. Appropriate behaviour introduction
   1. Conduct during competition and training
   2. Equal opportunities
   3. Appropriate role models
   4. Enhancing the status of the sport
   5. Case Studies
2. Management and coping strategies
   1. Mentoring and coaching
   2. Group and one-to-one discussions
   3. Change of lifestyle and routines
   4. Anger Management
   5. Counselling
   6. Coping strategies
   7. Sports Psychologists
   8. Case studies

Appropriate behaviour introduction

Elite athletes' are often in the public eye and are expected to act as role models to fans and youngsters and as ambassadors for their sport. It is therefore vital that professional sports people behave in an appropriate manner at all times, both in and away from the sporting arena. This module reflects on why it is important that athletes' behaviour is appropriate.

The behaviour of the athlete refers to everything they do on a daily basis, including their conduct, actions, mannerisms, body language, words spoken and sporting skills displayed.