Module 2 - Apply - Body Confident Coaching

You are a youth volunteer at a summer camp. During one practice session, you notice that some boys are teasing one of the girls, Tiana, and calling her fat. She is visibly upset, but is still taking part in the practice.

What could you do? Select the best response below.

Since she is still taking part in the practice, I don’t have to do anything in this situation.

Not quite. Although she is still taking part, the boys’ behavior is harmful and needs to be addressed. Body shaming can lead to negative body image and may cause Tiana to engage in harmful behaviors (e.g., skipping meals), as well as disengage from the sport.

I could stop the lesson and call out the boys’ behavior.

This can be appropriate in some situations. However, doing so may make Tiana feel singled out. To avoid this, you can call out negative behavior more generally by reminding the group that body talk is not OK at camp.

I could pull Tiana aside after class and see if she is ok.

This is partially correct. You could speak to Tiana privately and ask her how she would like to be supported. You could also speak to the boys who were teasing her.

I could speak to Tiana and the boys separately after class.

Correct! You could speak to Tiana privately and ask her how she would like to be supported. You could also speak to the boys who were teasing her. Finally, you could remind the group that body talk is not OK at camp.

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Coach’s Corner Suggestions & Tips: If you have already put in place a zero-tolerance policy for body shaming at the start of the term (e.g., Body Talk Free Zone), this is a good time to remind the boys and the rest of the group about this policy and to make sure appropriate consequences are in place for when the policy is not upheld.

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