How Women Athletes are Different from Men Athletes
Up until the age of 12 to 14 (approximately the stage of puberty) boys and girls do not differ significantly in height, weight, girth, bone width, or skinfold thickness. PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE TO ACUTE EXERCISE Neuromuscular responses Females: 40-60% weaker in the upper body 25-30% weaker in the lower body 5-15% weaker in lower body strength…