Women's Artistic Gymnastics: Socio-cultural PerspectivesRoslyn Kerr, Natalie Barker-Ruchti, Carly Stewart, Gretchen Kerr This book lifts the lid on the high pressured, complex world of women’s artistic gymnastics. By adopting a socio-cultural lens incorporating historical, sociological and psychological perspectives, it takes the reader through the story and workings of women’s artistic gymnastics. Beginning with its early history as a ‘feminine appropriate’ sport, the book follows the sport through its transition to a modern sports form. Including global cases and innovative narrative methods, it explores the way gymnasts have experienced its intense challenges, the complexities of the coach-athlete relationship, and how others involved in the sport, such as parents and medical personnel, have contributed to the reproduction of a highly demanding and potentially abusive sporting culture. With the focus on a unique women’s sport, the book is an important read for researchers and students studying sport sociology, sport coaching, and physical education, but it is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of sporting talent. |
Contents
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The history politics commercialisation and diversification of womens artistic gymnastics | 7 |
The gymnast experience | 65 |
Coachathlete relationships | 117 |
Other editions - View all
Women's Artistic Gymnastics: Socio-Cultural Perspectives Taylor & Francis Group No preview available - 2021 |
Women's Artistic Gymnastics: Socio-cultural Perspectives Roslyn Kerr,Natalie Barker-Ruchti,Carly Stewart,Gretchen Kerr No preview available - 2020 |