Women in Sport–Volume VIII of the Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine an IOC Medical Committee Publicati on

Barbara L. Drinkwater is the author of Women in Sport, published by Wiley.

Preface. PART I: HISTORY. 1 Women and the Olympics. PART II: PHYSIOLOGY OF THE FEMALE ATHLETE. 2 Factors influencing endurance performance, strength, flexibility, and co-ordination. 3 Effects of the menstrual cycle and oral contraceptives on performance. 4 Environmental challenges. PART III: TRAINING THE FEMALE ATHLETE. 5 Physiological aspects of training. 6 Biomechanics. 7 Psychological aspects of training. 8 Nutrition. PART IV: THE MASTERS ATHLETE. 9 Cardiorespiratory function in masters athletes. 10 Muscle function in masters athletes. 11 Hormone replacement therapy. PART V: MEDICAL ISSUES. 12 Pre-participation examination. 13 Gender verification. 14 The pregnant athlete. 15 Musculoskeletal injuries in female athletes. 16 Cardiovascular issues. 17 Physical activity and risk for breast cancer. 18 Diabetes and sport. 19 Sport and bone. 20 Women with disabilities. 21 Exercise-related anaemia. 22 Nutritional and pharmacological ergogenic aids. 23 Sexual harassment and abuse. PART VI: THE FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD. 24 Body compositio. 25 Eating disorders. 26 Amenorrhea. 27 Osteoporosis. PART VII: PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES. 28 The young elite athlete: the good, the bad and the ugly. 29 Ethical issues. 30 Women's role in national and international sports governing bodies. PART VIII: SPORT-SPECIFIC INJURIES: PREVENTION AND TREATMENT. 31 Swimming. 32 Track and field. 33 Rowing. 34 Gymnastics. 35 Figure skating. 36 Cycling. 37 Tennis. 38 Basketball. 39 Soccer. 40 Canoeing and kayaking. 41 Alpine skiing. 42 Softball.