News Release

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September 12, 2005

BSU Professors Edit Book on Women and Girls in Sports

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A new book edited by two Boise State University kinesiology professors details the physical and psychological factors affecting girls’ and women’s participation in athletics. “Ensuring the Health of Active and Athletic Girls and Women,” edited by Lynda Ransdell and Linda Petlichkoff, includes chapters from more than 20 contributing authors who are experts in their fields.

The textbook is expected to serve as a comprehensive and contemporary resource for coaches, athletes, administrators, students and educators. The book looks at the factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport in the United States, as well as the physiological and psychological issues related to healthy sport and physical activity participation. Topics include:

• Nutrition

• Bone density and exercise

• Physical activity and breast cancer

• Preventing ACL injuries

• Exercise and pregnancy

• Eating disorders

• Body image

• Sport identity and physical self-perception

• The impact of heterosexism and homonegativism on female athletes

“Ensuring the Health of Active and Athletic Girls and Women” is available through the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport, 1-800-321-0789. Cost is $50; $35 for NAGWS members.

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Contact: Lynda Ransdell, Department of Kinesiology, (208) 426-1798, lyndaransdell@boisesetate.edu 
Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Relations, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu
 

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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005