Description
The Menstrual Cycle Module: Part of the Female Performance Course by Shapesmith Performance in collaboration with Comera Movement Science.
This module is the first in the Female Performance Course series and provides a foundational understanding of the menstrual cycle in the context of female athletic performance. Developed by Shapesmith Performance in partnership with Comera, it is led by Performance Fellow and Strength and Conditioning Coach Jack Davies, with expert input from Sports Scientist Dr. Matthew Hancock.
The content blends cutting-edge research with real-world application and is designed for both female athletes and the coaches, practitioners, and support staff who work with them. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, elite athlete, strength and conditioning coach, physiotherapist, sports scientist, or part of a multidisciplinary performance team, this module will deepen your theoretical and practical understanding of the menstrual cycle and its impact on training, recovery, and performance.
The module covers:
The phases and function of a eumenorrheic menstrual cycle.
Structural anatomy of the internal genitalia.
Hormonal profiling and its relevance to performance.
Interactive learning checks are included throughout, culminating in a final summative assessment and certificate of completion, all aimed at enhancing your confidence and self-efficacy when working with the athletic female.
