Women in sports: the naval academy experience

摘要: Women were first admitted to the United States Naval Academy with Class of 1980. The physical performance 63 women in that class along 69 1981 and 78 1982 is compared a random sample male midshipmen same Classes. Department Physical Education made some adjustments fitness program for but did not change objectives. number hours education was men women. Performance tests show have scored better than had been anticipated scores improved each Class. averaged three times as many visits orthopaedic clinic stress-related injuries men, become acclimated more active life, they sought medical attention these problems less often. Classes no trauma-related surgery. It when begin participate vigorous sports e.g., soccer, lacrosse, others, will increase. We conclude requirements increasingly similar men's requirements. At this time, often result society's conditioning rather apparent physiologic differences between sexes.