Sports

Discusses how the Children's Fitness Tax Credit may unfairly advantage some Canadian families and leave others behind. As well, how the design of the tax credit does not take into account differences in participation in physical activity by gender.

Presents articles and essays that examine the agendas behind the insistence that sports are little more than recreation or entertainment and not worthy of serious study.

Looks at athletic girls who have disordered eating, no periods and osteoporosis, aka the "female athlete triad."

Provides a handbook designed to help encourage non-active teenage women to participate in fun-filled, supportive, low skill level team recreational activity.

Examines harassment in sport, and provides a generic policy for sports organizations to tailor to handle harassment issues effectively.

Provides information on the 'what' and 'why' of gender equity and explains how international sporting federations can understand the issues and be supportive.

Provides tools and suggestions for sports leaders to better understand the issue of gender equity in sports, as well as ensuring a full range of oppotunities and equitable participation for girls and women.

Examines the link between low self-esteem and lack of physical activity among adolescent women. Offers tips to make physical activity more empowering for young women.

Summarizes research into the incidence and nature (anatomy, diagnosis, and mechanism) of injuries suffered by female recreational ice hockey players. Based on a study of two hockey leagues in Edmonton.

Describes the "Mothers in Motion" web site program available from the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity. Emphasizes that a mother's participation in sport increases her child's participation.