Research Article, J Athl Enhancement Vol: 2 Issue: 2
Physique Related Perceptions and Biological Correlates of Eating Disorder Risk among Female Collegiate Equestrians
| Eva V. Monsma1*, Jennifer L. Gay2 and Toni M. Torres-McGehee3 |
| 1Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training, University of South Carolina, USA |
| 2College of Public Health, University of Georgia, Athens, USA |
| 3Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training, University of South Carolina, USA |
| Corresponding author : Eva V. Monsma Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training, 218 Blatt PE Center, University of South Carolina, USA Tel: 803-777-1386; Fax: 803-777-1386 E-mail: eavadocz@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Received: November 10, 2012 Accepted: February 15, 2013 Published: February 18, 2013 |
| Citation: Monsma EV, Gay JL, Torres-McGehee TM (2013) Physique Related Perceptions and Biological Correlates of Eating Disorder Risk among Female Collegiate Equestrians. J Athl Enhancement 2:2. doi:10.4172/2324-9080.1000107 |
Abstract
Physique Related Perceptions and Biological Correlates of Eating Disorder Risk among Female Collegiate Equestrians
Sport-specific features of certain sports are implicated as perpetuating eating disorder risk and this is especially prominent among female athletes competing in aesthetic sports. Form-fitting uniforms and where there is a subjective evaluation component to determining performance success characterize aesthetic sports.Contextual mechanisms common within this sport classification involve public weigh-ins, comments about physique, costume features and subjective evaluation by judges magnify the typical pressures associated with pursuing success in sport especially if physical characteristics do not meet sport demands.
