The Female Athlete

The Female Athlete module (SPOR10058) advances knowledge developed in previous physiological, sports conditioning and sociology of sport modules. Students will predominantly explore key physiological, but also sociological, factors that are unique to female athletes (e.g. the menstrual cycle, pelvic health, breast support, pregnancy and gender inequalities) and critically evaluate the impact these factors can have on performing in sport.  The module will equip students with the theoretical knowledge and applied understanding that are required to support female athletes at different stages of their lifespan.

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

• Critically evaluate factors which can impact female athlete sporting performance
• Develop evidence-based recommendations for female athletes

This is an SCQF Level 10 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 10 credits.

 

Delivery 

We currently expect that this module will next run from September 2025.

This module will last for 6 weeks.  A full timetable will be published in advance of course commencement. 

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Dr Laura Forrest.

 

Funding

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some delegates.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk 

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further enrolment information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.