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    Sex refers to biological differences between males and females, while gender refers to cultural and personal identity. When discussing physiology, sex is the appropriate term, as it relates to biological factors that can impact sports performance and exercise needs. Biology determines one's sex, but culture and identity determine one's gender.

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    Sex refers to biological differences between males and females, while gender refers to cultural and personal identity. When discussing physiology, sex is the appropriate term, as it relates to biological factors that can impact sports performance and exercise needs. Biology determines one's sex, but culture and identity determine one's gender.

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    Sex refers to biological differences between males and females, while gender refers to cultural and personal identity. When discussing physiology, sex is the appropriate term, as it relates to biological factors that can impact sports performance and exercise needs. Biology determines one's sex, but culture and identity determine one's gender.

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    SEX DIFFERENCES IN

    SPORTS AND EXERCISE


    RESOURCE SPEAKER: MS. ROSANA A. CULI
    “SEX” OR “GENDER” in Physiology
    • Term “sex” and “gender” should not be used interchangely
    • Sex is determined by biology
    • Gender is determined by culture and personal identity
    • Generally speaking, when talking about physiology “sex” is
    the correct terminology

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