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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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| Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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The encyclopaedia of sports medicine ;
v. 8 |
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| Online Access: |
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470757093 |
| 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. |
| Item Description: | "An IOC Medical Committee publication in collaboration with the International Federation of Sports Medicine." |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xii, 661 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780470756850 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions) 0470756853 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions) 9780470757093 0470757094 |
| Index Number: | RC1218 |
| CLC: | R87 |
| Contents: |
Women and the Olympic Games : 1900-97 / Factors influencing endurance performance, strength, flexibility and coordination / Effects of the menstrual cycle and oral contraceptives on sports performance / Environmental challenges / Physiological aspects of training / Biomechanics / Psychological aspects ov training / Nutrition / Cardiorespiratory function in masters athletes / Muscle function in masters athletes / Hormone replacement therapy / Preparticipation examination / Gender verification / Pregnant athlete / Musculoskeletal injuries / Cardiovascular issues / Physical activity and risk for breast cancer / Diabetes and sport / Sport and bone / Women with disabilities / Exercise-related anaemia / Nutritional and pharmacological ergogenic aids / Sexual harassment and abuse / Body composition / Eating disorders / Amenorrhoea / Osteoporosis / Young elite athlete : the good, the bad and the ugly / Ethical issues / Women's role in national and international sports governing bodies / Swimming / Track and field / Rowing / Gymnastics / Figure skating / Cycling / Tennis / Basketball / Soccer / Canoeing and kayaking / Alpine skiing / Softball / |