Sisterhood in sports : how female athletes collaborate and compete / Joan Steidinger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Steidinger, Joan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports for women.

Women athletes.

Women athletes--Psychology.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 191 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham ; Boulder ; New York ; London : Rowman & Littlefield, [2014]

Contents:

Sisterhood in sports: talking, relationships, and the unique qualities of female athletes

Best friends forever: teenage trials and building long-lasting friendships

The family that plays together stays together

Athletic moms' challenges

Romantic relationships

Body image of female athletes

Team spirit: practicing collaboration and camaraderie

Coaches are cornerstones

Pioneering female athletes laid the foundation

Female collaborative competition: girls just wanna have fun.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781442230330

1442230339

OCLC:

879246630