On-Demand Events

Other Clinical Teaching Topics

Invited Speakers:

Danika Quesnel, MSc, CSEP-CPT, PhD Candidate, Clinical Psychology, University of Toronto
Margo Mountjoy, MD, PhD., FCAHS CCFP (SEM), FCFP, FACSM Dip Sport Med., Clinical Professor, McMaster University

Target Audience:

The content of this event is tailored to individuals working in ministry-funded, specialized eating disorders programs.

Learning Objectives:

• Review core terminology and characteristics related to maladaptive movement and the role of exercise in eating disorder populations.
• Appraise the challenges and benefits of including exercise during treatment for an eating disorder.
• Describe core philosophies in addressing maladaptive movement during treatment for an eating disorder.
• Describe the unique performance-related factors within sport that increase vulnerability to disordered eating and eating disorders.
• Explain the current scientific evidence on the relationship between eating disorders and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS).
• Identify the clinical signs, symptoms, and performance indicators suggestive of REDs and eating disorders in athletes.
• Discuss the short- and long-term health and performance consequences of untreated REDs and eating disorders in sporting populations.
• Apply evidence-informed strategies for secondary prevention, including effective screening, early recognition, and interdisciplinary management approaches tailored to athletes.

Flyers: Please see attached for details

Additional Materials: No additional materials are available.

Links to the on-demand recordings will be sent in a confirmation email upon registration.

For questions related to event registration, please contact us at: events@eatingdisordersontario.ca