Within the FLOW project, two training formats were developed to support youth workers, coaches, and educators who work with adolescent girls. These resources provide practical knowledge and tools to better understand girls’ needs, address sensitive topics, and create safer and more inclusive environments in sports and physical activity.

The first training format, Communication & Sensitivity Skills, focuses on strengthening the communication skills of youth workers when addressing sensitive topics such as gender stereotypes, cultural barriers, and menstrual health. The program also highlights the importance of understanding the experiences of adolescent girls in sports and provides practical strategies for empathetic communication, active listening, and creating supportive environments where girls feel confident to express themselves and participate in physical activity.

The second training format focuses on the effects of the menstrual cycle on physical activity and helps professionals better understand how different phases of the cycle can influence girls’ energy, motivation, and participation in sport. It includes guidance on topics such as body positivity, motivation and fatigue, injury prevention, and adapting strength and endurance training to better support girls’ needs in sports environments.

🔗 Access the first training format here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p_oEffnO2OBZv9DqoofXxypoMn0RHthB/view?usp=sharing

🔗 Access the second training format here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r-ufdc-5hhBywrLzy_dMzCh3FrzPcCls/view?usp=sharing