Women in sport / edited by Barbara L. Drinkwater.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Drinkwater, Barbara L., 1926-

International Federation of Sports Medicine.

IOC Medical Commission.

Series:

Encyclopaedia of sports medicine ; v. 8.

The encyclopaedia of sports medicine ; v. 8

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women athletes--Health and hygiene.

Women athletes.

Sports injuries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (676 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; Malden, MA : Blackwell Science, 2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 Sport provides and invaluable reference for those who deal with sportswomen of all abilities, both on a clinical and research level.

Contents:

WOMEN IN SPORT; Contents; List of Contributors; Forewords; Preface; Part 1: History; 1 Women and the Olympic Games; Part 2: Physiology of the Female Athlete; 2 Factors Influencing Endurance Performance, Strength, Flexibility and Coordination; 3 Effects of the Menstrual Cycle and Oral Contraceptives on Sports Performance; 4 Environmental Challenges; Part 3: Training the Female Athlete; 5 Physiological Aspects of Training; 6 Biomechanics; 7 Psychological Aspects of Training; 8 Nutrition; Part 4: The Masters Athlete; 9 Cardiorespiratory Function in Masters Athletes

10 Muscle Function in Masters Athletes11 Hormone Replacement Therapy; Part 5: Medical Issues; 12 Preparticipation Examination; 13 Gender Verification; 14 The Pregnant Athlete; 15 Musculoskeletal Injuries; 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 6: The Female Athlete Triad; 24 Body Composition; 25 Eating Disorders; 26 Amenorrhoea; 27 Osteoporosis; Part 7: Psychosocial Issues

28 The Young Élite Athlete: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly29 Ethical Issues; 30 Women's Role in National and International Sports Governing Bodies; Part 8: 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; Index

Notes:

"An IOC Medical Committee publication in collaboration with the International Federation of Sports Medicine."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611320904

9781281320902

1281320900

9780470757093

0470757094

9780470756850

0470756853

9780632061525

0632061529

OCLC:

608622866