Historically, research and professional roles in exercise science have been male-dominated. However, significant progress is being made, with increasing numbers of women entering exercise science programs and securing positions in professional sports. Mandates for including sex as a biological variable in research are also driving more inclusive scientific inquiry.
Impact: High. The increasing inclusion of women in sports science and research promises a more comprehensive understanding of human physiology, potentially leading to tailored training and health strategies for female athletes.
In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 00:57:37 to 01:02:11.
Sources in support: Andy Galpin (Guest, Professor of Kinesiology)

