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RELEASE DATE 5/16/2023

This book discusses the historical systemic framework that these sports exhibit and provides guidance on how to create an environment that assures the safety of our youth. To learn more about Promoting Athlete Welfare in Aesthetic Sports, click here.

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Promoting Athletic Welfare in Aesthetic Sports is a must read for parents and coaches of young athletes who are considering traveling the path of highly competitive/elite gymnastics or figure skating. Aimie persuasively discusses the historical systemic framework that these sports exhibit and gives recommendations for much needed change. She brings into light the inherent dark side of the sport(s) which only serves to educate and initiate steps forward towards a safer sport for those just beginning to find love and joy in these alluring sports.

Vicki May

Gymnast Consultant & NCAA Head Coach

ABOUT AIMIE

My name is Aimie Epoch (pronouns: She/Her). I am an author and a Certified Wellness & Health Coach. My work is grounded in Health at Every Size, Intuitive Eating, body inclusivity, and cultivating balance in life.

I know how difficult it can be to take up space and stay grounded in competitive, results-driven sporting environments.

I help coaches and athletes (& their loved ones) learn to prioritize both physical and mental wellbeing, overcome mind blocks, navigate the difficulties of a balanced coach-athlete-parent relationship, and create lasting change in reducing food and body image related harm.

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"I like science/evidence based advice and felt like we were getting that [during the workshop]. I also liked the super nonjudgemental, positive, welcoming attitude of Aimie."

- Rotation Workshop Participant

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Polina Edmunds, retired figure skater who represented the United States at the 2014 Winter Olympics, interviews Aimie Epoch. They talk positive coaching environments, how to help skaters with negative trains of thought, techniques to overcome fears with learning new jumps, and perfectionism.

Why Should We Care About Athlete Welfare?

Every athlete has the right to ‘safe sport’, which is defined as, “an athletic environment that is respectful, equitable, and free from all forms of non-accidental violence,” (Mountjoy et al., 2016, p. 1019). Therefore, it is critical that athlete welfare is taken into consideration.

Why Should We Focus on Building Mental Resilience?

Mental resilience is a plastic personality trait, meaning it can be developed, deteriorated, or stagnated. Mental resilience is influenced by both internal and external factors. Learn more about mental resilience here!

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IN A STUDY ON THE SYMPTOMATOLOGY OF EATING DISORDERS IN CANADIAN COMPETITIVE FIGURE SKATERS, RESEARCHERS FOUND THAT 92.7% OF THE FORTY-ONE SKATERS SURVEYED REPORTED PRESSURE TO LOSE WEIGHT.

Taylor, G. & Ste-Marie, D.M. (2001). Eating disorders symptoms in Canadian female pair and dance figure skaters. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 32, 21-28.