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How Female Athletes Excel - Challenges and Opportunities in Women's Sports

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Explore the evolving landscape of female athletics in this 48-minute panel discussion from Aspen Ideas: Health 2023. Delve into the advancements in sports science, training techniques, and competitive opportunities that have propelled female athletes to new heights. Examine persistent challenges such as gender bias in research, pay disparities, and various forms of discrimination. Gain insights into optimizing athleticism for women of all levels, from elite performers to everyday individuals. Learn about initiatives like the Human Performance Alliance and how professional teams like the New York Liberty support their players. Discuss controversial topics including transgender competition and hormone regulations. Understand the importance of empowering young girls in sports and the growing demand for women's athletics. Discover how pregnancy and hormones impact female athletes' careers and performance.

Syllabus

Introduction
Being an athlete
Empowering young girls
Why the Human Performance Alliance
How the New York Liberty treat their players
Kates relationship with Clara
The Female Athlete
Patient Experience
Athlete Perspective
Demand for Womens Sports
Transgender Competition
Anna Mall
Caster Semenya
Pregnancy
Hormones

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The Aspen Institute

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