View unanswered posts | View active topics It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:37 am



Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 
 body image in athletes 
Author Message
All-star
All-star
User avatar

Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2004 6:24 pm
Posts: 36
Negative body image is something that many female and male atheltes suffer from. This is a little surprising because it seems like athletes would suffer less from this pressure than people who did not play sports did. They are in better shape and can see the funtionality of their bodies. Their bodies are also much more on display when engaged in sports however. What do you think about this? What sports do you think that this issue is worse in?

_________________
Sarah Caroline Bond


Wed Apr 14, 2004 9:37 am
Profile
All-star
All-star

Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2004 6:23 pm
Posts: 41
Location: Boone/Wilkesboro
Post 
One sport I can think of right off hand is gymnastics. Especially women gymnast. If they aren't little, they can't do their sport at all. Just a thought, I'll think about this and maybe reply again later w/ more input!

_________________
David Gregory


Wed Apr 14, 2004 1:51 pm
Profile YIM
All-star
All-star

Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2004 6:35 pm
Posts: 39
A couple of sports come in mind to where people may be concerned with body image. Gymnastics for sure, wrestling and swimming for others, for example your wearing spandex which is very form fitting, and normally your small in number of people that are being looked at. You fell like your body is on display like an exhibit at an art gallery and you want to be seen as attractive to all who see you.


Thu Apr 15, 2004 11:03 am
Profile
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Reply to topic   [ 3 posts ] 

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 5 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
cron
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
Designed by ST Software for PTF.