Course Information

Sport & Mental Health is a 3-hour workshop designed to give you the practical tools to help you better support those of us with mental health problems to be more active. This short course is aimed at anyone working within sport & physical activity – from coaches to front-of-house staff – who would like to increase their knowledge & understanding of mental health within the context of their work. during the workshop you will;

• Explore perceptions & misconceptions about mental health including the positive impact of sport and physical activity on physical & mental health & wellbeing
• Understand the barriers that those people with mental health problems can experience in sport & physical activity
• Have developed practical ways that you can create a positive sporting environment which is more inclusive & accessible to those people with mental health problems
• Feel more confident to talk about mental health & wellbeing & know where to signpost people to
• Develop an action plan to embed practices into your organisation

No prior knowledge is necessary.  This highly interactive workshop will help you develop practical tools to ensure your activities are even more inclusive.

Course Venue

Youth Hostel Association - York, Water End, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6LP