Gender in sport

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the care of transgender and gender nonconforming youth. This includes a review of terminology and overview of gender care including medical and surgical treatments. Demographics of transgender and gender nonconfirming youth and participation in sports and physical activity are also discussed. Finally, there is a review of transgender athlete sports performance and inclusion in competitive athletics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe Youth Athlete
Subtitle of host publicationA Practitioner's Guide to Providing Comprehensive Sports Medicine Care
PublisherElsevier
Pages39-44
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9780323999922
ISBN (Print)9780323983198
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2023

Keywords

  • Cisgender
  • Gender
  • Nonbinary
  • Sports performance
  • Transgender
  • Transgender athlete

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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