Women in Sports: Some Physiological Issues and Gender Differences - A Brief Overview

Abstract

Access to participation, training, and competition in sports has historically been denied to women. But clearly, this view has changed dramatically in recent years. The significant number of women in competition, coaching, administrative, officiating, ang training positions, is a matter of serious concern. The present article briefly highlights some important as well as pertinent physiological issues under the purview of gender along with some suggestive measures in favor of the worldwide movement of sports for all.