Female Athletes and Performance-Enhancer Usage

ISBN-13: 9783838381671 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 112 str.

Barbara K Fralinger

Opis

This book presents evidence-based research on the importance of potential factors (i.e., peer pressure, pressure to win, etc.) leading to performance-enhancer usage among female athletes. By becoming more aware of the emotional issues faced by today's competitive young women, coaches, athletes, and educators can structure and strengthen prevention education programs to improve both the mental and physical health of this population.

O autorze

Dr. Barbara Fralinger has a PHD in Health Science and teaches health education at the university level. A former NCAA championship softball player, Dr. Fralinger incorporates leadership and team building strategies into classroom experiences. She is also co-author of the book, "Reinvent Yourself: A Personal Guide to an Encore Job in Sales."