128Tuesday, March 13, 2007
8:00 AM-12:00 PMConvention Center:317
NASPE/Sport Management Council
Protecting Female Athletes: A Primer for Sport Administrators
Sport Managers are committed to protecting the health and safety of all student-athletes, but what are the unique concerns in protecting female athletes? Research indicates that female athletes are at greater risk for a severe knee injury, and have a greater chance of being verbally or sexually abused. What are the TOP 10 facts to know? *Female Sexual Harassment: Red Card the Coach *Gender and the Knee: What Should Sport Managers Know? *Recognizing and Preventing the Female Athlete Triad: Tips for Sports Administrators *The Real Dream Job: Promoting Interest and Opportunities for Careers in Athletic Administration for Girls and Women
Keyword(s): gender issues, safety/injury prevention, sport management
Speakers: Sonja Lilienthal, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA; Andrew T. Pittman, Baylor University, Waco, TX; Michelle Gray and Ro DiBrezzo, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR; Lynda Ransdell, Boise State University, Boise, ID; and Brenda G. Pitts, Georgia State University, Tucker, GA

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