Author: Helen Lenskyj

Publisher: Government of Canada, Fitness and Amateur Sport = Gouvernement du Canada, Condition physique et sport amateur

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 192

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Introductory information on feminist theory and sex equality in sport, and the history of women in sport in Canada. The paper analyzes sport, culture and society including discussions of socialization of girls and women in sport; sport, gender and the media; and careers in sport. In addition, it offers psychological considerations such as personality variables of female athletes; competition anxiety and performance; the effects of exercise on anxiety and depression; and exercise behaviour. Physiological factors are also considered such as physical activity and general health; body composition and skeletal system; performance capacity; injuries; exercise and the reproductive function; the menstrual function; and pregnancy and lactation. Includes appendices on women's organizations, and Canadian feminist periodicals and journals.