Additional information
by Petra Kolic (Editor), Christopher I. Morse (Editor)
The Menstrual Cycle in Sport, Exercise, and Physical Activity is the first book to offer an evidenced-based reference on concepts relevant to sports performance and physical activity during menstruation and the menstrual cycle, showcasing multidisciplinary perspectives in sub-disciplines of sport and exercise science.
Author Biography
Petra Kolic, PhD, is a senior lecturer and social scientist in the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. Her work uses sociological theory to make sense of menstrual experiences and menstrual stigma within situations of daily life, including sport, exercise, and physical activity. Through in-depth qualitative methods, her research raises awareness and offers avenues for interventions to improve knowledge, communication, and confidence of those involved in engaging and support engagement in sport, exercise, and physical activity during menstruation.
Christopher I. Morse, PhD, is a Reader in Clinical Exercise Physiology in the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. His work in the field of menstruation has worked towards understanding the role of menstrual hormones and oral contraception on physiological outcomes. In recent years, his research in this field has focused on understanding how physical and physiological variables associated with menstruation may impact physical activity avoidance.
