Best Practice Case Studies-Gender Issues

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The document discusses eligibility considerations for transgender athletes in sports, with a focus on policies set by various sports organizations such as NFHS, NCAA, and IOC. 

<strong>Study Question #1</strong> pertains to the participation of a transgender female high school athlete in track. The appropriate action recommended is to recognize that the NFHS treats transgender participation as a state-specific issue, and the rules are decided by state governing bodies. This decision is complex due to ongoing puberty in high school athletes and varying guidelines across states. The 2015 IOC guidelines, which required testosterone levels below 10 nmol/L, were updated in 2021 to eliminate testosterone restrictions, leaving the decision to individual sport governing bodies.

<strong>Study Question #2</strong> involves a 19-year-old transgender female college basketball player. The NCAA allows her to compete with the women's team as long as she meets specified testosterone level requirements, checked at the start of the competitive season and six months later. Unlike the previous 2010 policy, beginning in 2022, the updated rules do not mandate reassignment surgery, only compliance with hormone therapy standards. From Aug. 1, 2024, more frequent documentation will be required, ensuring athletes meet sport-specific standards.

Overall, the emphasis is on evolving guidelines and the importance of consulting current state and organizational policies to determine the eligibility of transgender athletes. This reflects a broader movement towards inclusivity while ensuring fairness in competition.

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Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 19

Topic Gender Issues

Keywords

transgender athletes

sports eligibility

NFHS policies

NCAA guidelines

IOC rules

testosterone levels

high school sports

college basketball

hormone therapy

inclusive competition

3rd Edition

3rd Edition, CASE 19

Gender Issues