| Preliminary Program subject to change | ||
| Protecting Female Athletes: A Primer for Sport Administrators | ||
| Structure | Sport Management Council | |
| Description | Sport Managers are committed to protecting the health and safety of all student-athletes, but what are the unique concerns in protecting female athletes? Research indicates that female athletes are at greater risk for a severe knee injury, and have a greater chance of being verbally or sexually abused. What are the TOP 10 facts to know? *Female Sexual Harassment: Red Card the Coach *Gender and the Knee: What Should Sport Managers Know? *Recognizing and Preventing the Female Athlete Triad: Tips for Sports Administrators *The Real Dream Job: Promoting Interest and Opportunities for Careers in Athletic Administration for Girls and Women | |
| Speakers: | Sonja Lilienthal, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA Andrew T. Pittman, Baylor University, Waco, TX Michelle Gray, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Ro DiBrezzo, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Lynda Ransdell, Boise State University, Boise, ID Brenda G. Pitts, Georgia State University, Tucker, GA | |