Legal Analysis of Health Issues in Women's Sports

Authors

• Isabella Docker, SUNY CortlandFollow
• Olivia Jonas, SUNY CortlandFollow
• Joslyn Maciak, SUNY CortlandFollow
• Owen Goodridge, SUNY CortlandFollow

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Faculty Mentor

Mark Dodds

Abstract

This presentation examines the legal and ethical challenges surrounding health issues in women's sports. Key points include pregnancy, sexual assault, and mental health issues connected to women's sports. We focus on the impact on their well-being, athletes' performance, and career longevity. Negligence, liability, and assumption of risks all play a major role in women's sports.

Publication Date

5-2026

Document Type

Book

Keywords

women's sports, liability, assumption of risk, Sports Management, SUNY Cortland

Disciplines

Sports Management