1.
Growth and maturation
- Role
of androgens/estrogens
2.
Physiologic
differences by gender
- Body
composition
- Leg
length
- Shoulders,
pelvis, Q angle
- Heart
and lung capacity
- O2
transport: VO2, hemoglobin
3.
Physical performance
4.
Effects of exercise on female estrous cycle
- Menarche
- Amenorrhea/oligomenorrhea
- Pregnancy
outcome
- Effect
of menses on athletic performance
5.
Orthopedic problems common in female athletes
- Osteoporosis
- Clinical
problem
- Physiology
of calcium regulation
- Effect
of estrogen
- Loss
of bone mineral content
- Stress
fractures
- Dietary
calcium recommendations
6.
Eating
disorders
- Anorexia
and bulimia
- Definitions
- Health
consequences
- Athletes
at risk
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