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

Change of lifestyle and routines

Changes in lifestyle and routine can help an athlete to cope with the stresses of different situations and the pressure of having to behave appropriately and as a role model. For example, if an athlete feels too much pressure from the media and photographers, they could change their lifestyle so that they socialise in more private places and are not in the limelight so much.