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The exercising female: Science and its application
Full text linkThe Exercising Female: Science and Its Application is the first book to provide students, researchers, and professionals with an evidence-based reference on the exceptional scientific issues associated with female participation in sport and exercise. Based on the latest research, and treating women as a unique population, the book seeks to critically evaluate current debates, present the science underpinning female sport and exercise performance, and inform applied practice for the exercising female
Bone health and the exercising female
Full text linkOptimising bone health throughout the lifespan is vital for the prevention of osteoporosis and fracture. Exercise is one of the most important, modifiable determinants of bone strength, although high levels of exercise, particularly if coupled with energy deficiency and menstrual dysfunction, can lead to bone decrements in the exercising female. In this chapter, an overview of bone physiology is given, with a focus on how bone responds to loading through exercise, and to hormone and endocrine activity. The current evidence is reviewed and recommendations are provided
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Full text linkThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Talent identification
No full textThe increased growth and professionalism of women’s football have led to an increased investment in talent identification and development of players from a young age. Governing bodies are now investing in talent identification and development environments such as academies, which are starting for girls as young as 10 years, and which are aligned with similar academy structures that are in place in the boys’ and men’s pathway. Talent identification in women’s football has traditionally been based on viewing players in a trial game or training session environment, whereby the players aim to impress coaches. This approach is not informed by scientific evidence, but rather coaches’ subjective preconceived notion of the ideal player, which, when used in isolation, may result in repetitive misjudgements and limited consistency. However, in recent years there has been an increased amount of research exploring talent identification and development in the women’s game. In this chapter, an overview of existing research is provided, as well as case study examples of talent-identification challenges and recommendations for talent identification and development practices
Variations on the Author
Full text link“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Menstrual cycle monitoring, application and implementation
No full textThe menstrual cycle has been suggested to directly influence player health, performance and competitive success. Consequently, tailoring training regimens according to menstrual cycle phase is gaining traction, even though it currently needs robust empirical validation. Notwithstanding this limitation, it remains evident that the menstrual cycle phase and associated symptoms have the potential to influence an individual’s adaptation to training. Furthermore, the menstrual cycle is fundamental when determining adherence to training protocols and active participation in training sessions. Incorporating menstrual cycle phase-specific adjustments into training strategies holds promise for optimising athletic training and performance throughout the cycle. To embark on this endeavour, integration of the menstrual cycle phase and its associated factors (i.e. symptoms) into monitoring protocols emerges as a prudent first step. Nevertheless, this pursuit is accompanied by strengths and weaknesses that warrant consideration. Understanding the precise timing, content, target demographic and methodologies is paramount to executing monitoring effectively. Increasing knowledge dissemination, fostering open communication and seamlessly integrating the menstrual cycle into daily training routines are as straightforward as wellbeing monitoring and building environments, where the player is not being asked where they are in the cycle but more of how they are due to their current menstrual cycle sensitivity
Global Context and Organisation
No full textFootball is traditionally the most popular sport among men in many countries and regions of the world, while a minority of women play and follow the game globally (Bridgewater, 2018). Had women and girls not been formally prevented from playing football for about five decades (1921–1971), one may wonder whether the women’s game would not currently be the most attractive and globalised team sport in the world. Before the ban was imposed in 1921, women’s football attracted large crowds to stadia. Following the lifting of the ban, the women’s game has entered a period of gradual development with significant institutional changes between the 1970s and the 1990s. These led women’s football to enter a stage of starting globalisation in the 2000s, with international football-governing bodies progressively supporting the evolution of the women’s game in the last two decades. In this chapter, we trace a brief history of women’s football in the global context. We then critically review actions and strategies of stakeholders that contributed to improving the standards of women’s football globally. Finally, we formulate recommendations for governing bodies and clubs to continue fostering the growth of women’s football in the future
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