Biological and Socio-Cultural Factors Have the Potential to Influence the Health and Performance of Elite Female Athletes: A Cross Sectional Survey of 219 Elite Female Athletes in Aotearoa New Zealand

Biological and Socio-Cultural Factors Have the Potential to Influence the Health and Performance of Elite Female Athletes: A Cross Sectional Survey of 219 Elite Female Athletes in Aotearoa New Zealand

Health is a pre-requisite for optimal performance yet the parameters which govern health and performance of elite female athletes are little understood. The aim of this study was to quantify the health status of elite female athletes, and understand sociocultural factors influencing that status. The...

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Main Authors: Alison K. Heather, Holly Thorpe, Megan Ogilvie, Stacy T. Sims, Sarah Beable, Stella Milsom, Katherine L. Schofield, Lynne Coleman, Bruce Hamilton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Subjects:
elite athlete performance
hormonal contraceptive
oligomenorrhea
stress fracture
disordered eating and exercise behaviors
sociocultural factors
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2021.601420/full

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