Female health and physical fitness at the Naval Academy
By:  Trevis L. Stamper
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
Description: Stress related health disorders may he an indication that some female midshipmen at the Naval Academy are      making exceptional efforts to meet specified physical performance standards. The stress at the service      academies is much higher than in many civilian occupations and may increase the risk of females developing      gender related health problems such as amenorrhea, bone loss, and eating disorders. The purpose of this      research is to shed some light on ways in which gender related health problems can be decreased while      improving the overall quality of midshipmen at the Naval Academy. First, a comparison of male versus female      exercise patterns and performance is provided. In order to identify risk factors, hypotheses testing procedures      are used to examine the relationship between female health disorders and selected explanatory variables.      Recognizing risk factors early can also reduce the risk of gender related problems long after midshipmen have      graduated. Lessening the amount of injuries now can prevent health problems that develop by middle age, and      will also help reduce the cost of medical compensation later in an officer's life.
Notes: "August 1998."

Thesis advisor(s): Gregory G. Hildebrandt, David W. Armstrong.

Thesis (M.S. in Leadership and Human Resource Development) Naval Postgraduate School, August 1998.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-142).

Approved for public release; distribution unlimited.

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US Navy (USN) author.

dk/dk cc:9116 11/24/98.