Books in the Women, Sport and Physical Activity series

This book lifts the lid on the high pressured, complex world of women¿s artistic gymnastics. By adopting a socio-cultural lens incorporating historical, sociological and psychological perspectives, it takes the reader through the story and workings of women¿s artistic gymnastics.

The overall purpose of Improving Gender Equity in Sports Coaching is to take an action or forward thinking approach about what works, or could work, to improve the recruitment, development, or promotion of women sport coaches.

This is the first book to explore women¿s judo in all aspects, from the history and governance of the sport to cutting-edge sport science perspectives.