Female physiology and considerations for coaching practice

Introduction

This factsheet is one of a series, produced by WSFF and sports coach UK aimed at coaches who coach women or who are interested in coaching them in the future. Each factsheet provides insight into the female athlete and her needs, and guidance as to how better to coach and support her.

Female Physiology and considerations for coaching practice

All people are individuals and it is for you, the coach, to contextualise the following information to your own coaching environment. This factsheet is designed to provide an introduction to the physiology of female athletes and the impact this may have on sport performance.

The other factsheets in the series include:

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