Womens Health 203

Course overview

Hour 1 *Illustrate the patterns behind disordered eating in female athletes. *Distinguish differences in the hormonal cycle, and menstrual disturbances in different kinds of female athletes. *Contrast the differences of evaluation and management of female athletes. *Compare and contrast the chemically and structural differences between male and female athletes. Hour 2: *List common female athletic injuries. *Explain how to evaluate knee and lower leg injuries. *Apply knowledge of muscle strength and hormonal differences to provide suitable training recommendations for a strength athlete. *Explain nutritional deficiencies in female athletes. Hour 3: *List the detriments in health and/or sports performance from lack of proper nutrition. *Provide recommendations for appropriate nutritional guidelines for female athletes. *Consider body composition, increase muscle mass, and improve overall sports performance of female athletes.