Indiana University recently announced a new research program dedicated to the health, performance, and well-being of women athletes.
Conducted in partnership with Indiana Sports Corps and Pacers Sports & Entertainment, the Female Sports Performance and Research Initiative aims to advance the understanding of the health and wellness of girls and women in organized sports. Together with various industry partners, clinicians, and sports governing bodies, scholars at Indiana University will generate high-quality data specific to female athletes, providing insights into training, injury, prevention, recovery, and the overall health promotion for a population historically underrepresented in sports science research.
“The explosion of participation and popularity in women’s sports is one of the most important cultural and economic shifts of our time,” said David Rosenberg, president and CEO of the Launch Accelerator for Biosciences at Indiana University. “Yet the science and data behind women’s athletic performance haven’t caught up. This initiative positions Indiana at the forefront of research that supports the health, performance and well-being of female athletes.”