C. Harmon Brown
C. Harmon Brown (c. 1930 – November 11, 2008) was an American
Brown graduated from
With female participation in scholastic sports increasing, Brown was quoted by Time magazine stating that many women may suffer sports injuries, but that "teachers are not equipped to show girls how to gradually improve their physical fitness and cut down on injuries".[3] His research on women participating in athletics showed that different training techniques were needed by women, who he found were more loose-jointed and more susceptible to certain injuries, such as dislocated shoulders. His works on the subject include the 1986 "The Menstrual Cycle and Physical Activity" and 1988's "Sport Science Perspectives for Women".[2]
Brown researched the use of
Brown was a long-time college professor, spending four decades at the
He was loved by students and athletes at California State University, Hayward. He was a positive influence for many student-athletes. He was kind and gentle as a coach and brought the best out in people.
Brown died at age 78 on November 11, 2008 of cancer. He had lived in San Mateo, California.[2]
References
- ^ Staff. "Longtime USATF contributor Dr. C. Harmon Brown dies", USA Track & Field, November 13, 2008. Accessed November 18, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e Martin, Douglas. "C. Harmon Brown, Pioneer Sports Doctor, Is Dead at 78", The New York Times, November 14, 2008. Accessed November 18, 2008.
- ^ Staff. 'The Weaker Sex? Hah!", Time, June 26, 1978. Accessed November 18, 2008.
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