Sexual Harassment in Sport: Impact, Issues and Challenges (Sport Culture Society)

An overview of all sorts of behaviour related to sexual harassment, its impact on the world of sport and specifically on the participants. This volume is written to answer questions raised by health and physical education students and athletes (both amateur and professional), and sport personnel (such as coaches, trainers and administrators). It offers guidelines in dealing with social, psychological and legal issues. It also discusses strategies to prevent and control sexual harassment in the world of sport.

Karin A. E. Volkwein-Caplan, PhD, a native German, is Associate Professor of Philosophy/History/Sociology of Sport and Physical Education in the Department of Kinesiology at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The outcomes of her research have been disseminated widely, both nationally and internationally through numerous publications. Gopal Sankaran, MD, DrPH, MNAMS, CHES, is a Professor of Public Health and Presidential Fellow for Planning at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He is a physician, public health specialist and health educator.