Episode
What girls and women in sports need to unlock their potential | Kate Ackerman
41:24
Published: Fri Feb 24 2023
Description
As a sports scientist, athlete and director of the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital, Kate Ackerman understands that women athletes need more than pretty sports bras or new sneakers to achieve peak performance -- they need true investment committed to their health and well-being. Ackerman advocates for a long overdue sports medical system that's dedicated to the study and development of women athletes, supporting lifelong success on and off the field.
Chapters
Despite the game-changing effects that Title IX legislation had on women's sports, female-specific health protocols and performance research did not receive enough attention.
00:00 - 06:15 (06:15)
Summary
Despite the game-changing effects that Title IX legislation had on women's sports, female-specific health protocols and performance research did not receive enough attention. This has led to a lack of education and support for female athletes on important topics such as puberty, injury prevention, and nutrition.
EpisodeWhat girls and women in sports need to unlock their potential | Kate Ackerman
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A doctor noticed a lack of resources for female athletes and decided to create a conference to bring together coaches, athletes, parents, and medical professionals to discuss the unique challenges that women face in sports.
06:15 - 10:12 (03:56)
Summary
A doctor noticed a lack of resources for female athletes and decided to create a conference to bring together coaches, athletes, parents, and medical professionals to discuss the unique challenges that women face in sports.
EpisodeWhat girls and women in sports need to unlock their potential | Kate Ackerman
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The WUSI Human Performance Alliance aims to help propel girls into successful careers by discovering principles of peak performance and translating those to youth athlete development, athletic excellence, resiliency and healthy long lifespans.
10:12 - 15:51 (05:39)
Summary
The WUSI Human Performance Alliance aims to help propel girls into successful careers by discovering principles of peak performance and translating those to youth athlete development, athletic excellence, resiliency and healthy long lifespans.
EpisodeWhat girls and women in sports need to unlock their potential | Kate Ackerman
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Olympian Julie Foudy challenges companies to invest in women in sports and not just give lip service, but to show true commitment in promoting and supporting female athletes.
15:51 - 17:18 (01:27)
Summary
Olympian Julie Foudy challenges companies to invest in women in sports and not just give lip service, but to show true commitment in promoting and supporting female athletes. She urges for investment in girls to let them know they matter and to continue the mission that women 50 years ago fought for to keep going.