Abstract
Disordered eating has become an increasing problem among collegiate athletes. This mental health illness can cause serious health consequences if not properly detected in early phases. Athletic department staff are responsible for making sure that a student-athlete’s health care is the number one priority. This project incorporates three resources to help athletic staff prevent, detect and manage disordered eating among collegiate student-athletes at Sacramento State University. The three resources included are: a disordered eating handbook for athletic staff, individual power point presentations, one for coaches and one for medical staff, and a one page insert on disordered eating in the student-athlete handbook. These resources will better prepare athletic staff to aid in prevention, as well as address the issue, and make the proper referrals for a student-athlete who may be suspected of disordered eating. With these proper prevention strategies, early detection, and appropriate management and treatment the athletic staff will be prepared to minimize the risks and health consequences that can occur in student-athlete’s who may struggle with disordered eating.