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.

To view the module descriptor, please visit Programme Specifications and Module Descriptors 

Delivery 

This module will run for 6 weeks.  Timetable to be confirmed.

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Dr Laura Forrest. 

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.