About this eTextbook
. 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.
ISBNs for Women's Artistic Gymnastics are 9781000051032, 100005103X and the print ISBNs are 9780367440015, 0367440016. Additional ISBNs include 9781003007005, 9781032236872, 9781000030662, 9781000050981, 10.4324/9781003007005, 8220108141401, 8220111514957.
Publication details
- Author: Roslyn Kerr; ?Natalie BarkerRuchti; ?Carly Stewart
- Publisher: Routledge
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