Newly designed Female Athlete Health eLearning module revealed

A newly designed Female Athlete Health eLearning module has been launched to support players, coaches, and volunteers involved in Camogie and Ladies’ Gaelic Football.

Developed to complement the existing Female Athlete Toolkit, the module aims to improve health literacy around sex-specific experiences for female athletes. It provides accessible education to help those involved in the games better understand and support the health and wellbeing of female players.

The educational initiative has been informed by the research and expertise of SHE Research at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS).

The module is available online through Tobar and is open to coaches, players, and volunteers across both codes.

Pre-existing resources are available by clicking here.

Commenting on this exciting new development, Ladies Gaelic Football Association President, Trina Murray, said: “We are thrilled to launch this new Female Athlete Health eLearning module, which represents a significant step forward in supporting the wellbeing of our players. Understanding the unique health experiences of female athletes is vital, and this module, informed by the research of SHE at TUS, provides coaches, players, and volunteers with practical knowledge to do just that.

“By complementing the existing Female Athlete Toolkit, we are empowering our community with the tools to foster a safer, healthier, and more informed environment for women in Camogie and Ladies Gaelic Football.”

Camogie Association President, Brian Molloy, added: “The launch of this Female Athlete Health eLearning module is a hugely positive step for our games and for the wellbeing of our players. As female athletes continue to perform at ever-increasing standards, it is vital that we equip coaches, volunteers and players with the knowledge to better understand the unique health considerations that can impact performance and overall welfare.

“I would like to thank the LGFA and SHE Research at TUS for their partnership in this regard, as we build an environment for our players to thrive on and off the field.”

For further information:

LGFA – Eilish Ward, Head of Player Development: eilish.ward@lgfa.ie

Camogie Association – Jonathan Tallon, Player Welfare Co- Ordinator – jonathan.tallon@camogie.ie