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Female Athletes and Performance-Enhancer Usage: Pressures Faced by Today's Competitive Women - Softcover

Fralinger, Barbara K.

 
9783838381671: Female Athletes and Performance-Enhancer Usage: Pressures Faced by Today's Competitive Women
Softcover
ISBN 10: 383838167X ISBN 13: 9783838381671
Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

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."

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Publisher
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
383838167X
ISBN 13 
9783838381671
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
112