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 Athletes -- 11 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 Ugly -- 29 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.