Women in sport

Women in sport / edited by Barbara L. Drinkwater.

The participation of women in sports, whether it be professional or amateur, has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. The anatomy and physiology of the female athlete is unique and it is these aspects which are covered in this new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine. Women in Sp...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: International Federation of Sports Medicine, IOC Medical Commission
Other Authors: Drinkwater, Barbara L., 1926-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; Malden, MA : Blackwell Science, 2000.
Series:Encyclopaedia of sports medicine ; v. 8.
Subjects:
Women athletes > Health and hygiene.
Sports injuries.
Sports.
Women.
Hygiene.
Women > Health and hygiene.
Women track and field athletes > Health and hygiene.
sports.
women (female humans)
Women > Health and hygiene
Women
Sports
Hygiene
Sports injuries
Women athletes > Health and hygiene
Mulher no esporte.
Lesões no esporte.
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Table of Contents:
  • Women and the Olympic Games : 1900-97 / G. Pfister
  • Factors influencing endurance performance, strength, flexibility and coordination / K.D. Mittleman, C.M. Zacher
  • Effects of the menstrual cycle and oral contraceptives on sports performance / C.M. Lebrun
  • Environmental challenges / E.M. Haymes
  • Physiological aspects of training / M.L. O'Toole
  • Biomechanics / J.A. Crussemeyer, J.S. Dufek
  • Psychological aspects ov training / J.L. Duda
  • Nutrition / A.C. Grandjean, J.S. Ruud, K.J. Reimers.
  • Cardiorespiratory function in masters athletes / C.L. Wells
  • Muscle function in masters athletes / M.E. Cress
  • Hormone replacement therapy / W.M. Ey
  • Preparticipation examination / M.D. Johnson
  • Gender verification / A. Ljungqvist
  • Pregnant athlete / M.F. Mottola, L.A. Wolfe
  • Musculoskeletal injuries / E. Arendt, L. Griffin
  • Cardiovascular issues / P. Sangenis
  • Physical activity and risk for breast cancer / P.S. Freedson, C.E. Matthews, P.C. Nasca
  • Diabetes and sport / B.N. Campaigne
  • Sport and bone / I. Vuori, A. Heinonen.
  • Women with disabilities / K.P. Depauw
  • Exercise-related anaemia / S.S. Harris
  • Nutritional and pharmacological ergogenic aids / P.M. Clarkson, M.M. Manore
  • Sexual harassment and abuse / C. Brackenridge
  • Body composition / W.M. Kohrt
  • Eating disorders / J. Sundgot-Borgen
  • Amenorrhoea / L.A. Marshall
  • Osteoporosis / J. Gibson
  • Young elite athlete : the good, the bad and the ugly / M.R. Weiss, A.J. Amorose, J.B. Allen
  • Ethical issues / A. Schneider
  • Women's role in national and international sports governing bodies / K. Fasting.
  • Swimming / N. Constantini, M. Calé-Benzoor
  • Track and field / A. Nattiv
  • Rowing / J.A. Hannafin
  • Gymnastics / A.D. Smith
  • Figure skating / J.M. Moran
  • Cycling / L. Lamoreaux
  • Tennis / C.L. Otis
  • Basketball / S.W. Ryan
  • Soccer / M. Putukian
  • Canoeing and kayaking / K. Kenal, P. Trela
  • Alpine skiing / R. Agostini
  • Softball / M.M. Baker.

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