Women in Sport (eBook)

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

WOMEN IN SPORT 5
Contents 7
List of Contributors 9
Forewords 12
Preface 13
Part 1: History 15
1 Women and the Olympic Games 17
Part 2: Physiology of the Female Athlete 35
2 Factors Influencing Endurance Performance, Strength, Flexibility and Coordination 37
3 Effects of the Menstrual Cycle and Oral Contraceptives on Sports Performance 51
4 Environmental Challenges 76
Part 3: Training the Female Athlete 89
5 Physiological Aspects of Training 91
6 Biomechanics 107
7 Psychological Aspects of Training 122
8 Nutrition 134
Part 4: The Masters Athlete 147
9 Cardiorespiratory Function in Masters Athletes 149
10 Muscle Function in Masters Athletes 158
11 Hormone Replacement Therapy 172
Part 5: Medical Issues 181
12 Preparticipation Examination 183
13 Gender Verification 197
14 The Pregnant Athlete 208
15 Musculoskeletal Injuries 222
16 Cardiovascular Issues 255
17 Physical Activity and Risk for Breast Cancer 264
18 Diabetes and Sport 279
19 Sport and Bone 294
20 Women with Disabilities 315
21 Exercise-related Anaemia 325
22 Nutritional and Pharmacological Ergogenic Aids 335
23 Sexual Harassment and Abuse 356
Part 6: The Female Athlete Triad 365
24 Body Composition 367
25 Eating Disorders 378
26 Amenorrhoea 391
27 Osteoporosis 405
Part 7: Psychosocial Issues 421
28 The Young Élite Athlete: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly 423
29 Ethical Issues 444
30 Women’s Role in National and International Sports Governing Bodies 455
Part 8: Sport-specific Injuries:Prevention and Treatment 465
31 Swimming 467
32 Track and Field 484
33 Rowing 500
34 Gymnastics 508
35 Figure Skating 524
36 Cycling 549
37 Tennis 564
38 Basketball 578
39 Soccer 589
40 Canoeing and Kayaking 614
41 Alpine Skiing 627
42 Softball 640
Index 661