I am an assistant professor at Syracuse University. I received my Ph.D. from the University of Florida in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Sport Management, my M.S. from UMass Amherst in Sport Management, and my B.A. in Political Science from Bryn Mawr College.
Transgender athletes could be at a physical disadvantage compared to their cisgender counterparts, challenging claims that serve to exclude transgender athletes from participation in sport spaces that coincide with their gender identity, a new report suggests. Aexamined the athletic capabilities and potential differences among trans and cisgender athletes.
Transgender women’s bone density was found to be equivalent to that of cisgender women, which is linked to muscle strength. There were no meaningful differences found between the two groups’ hemoglobin profiles. Hemoglobin plays a crucial role in athletic performance by facilitating improved oxygen delivery to muscles. Elite endurance athletes may exhibit up to a 40% higher level of Hb compared to untrained individuals. Moreover, heightened levels of Hb typically correlate with enhanced aerobic performance.
Biomedical factors such as lung size, bone density, and hip-to-knee joint angle are not indicative of athletic prowess.Conversely, social elements such as nutrition, training regimen, and equipment accessibility significantly influence an athlete's performance, but are frequently disregarded in policy formulation.
It's imperative to integrate both biomedical and social scientific insights into policy-making processes. However, there's a tendency to prioritize biomedical research excessively, which can compromise the overall well-being of athletes.to inclusion and participation in athletic activities. A notable challenge to inclusion is the absence of comprehensive policies and regulations that facilitate the involvement of transgender athletes in competitive sports.
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