Gender Differential in the Goal Setting, Motivation, Perceived Ability, and...
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View ArticleVolunteerism and Multiculturalism: A Linkage for Future Olympics
Submitted by: George Karlis, Ph.D.Abstract The area of Olympic Volunteerism is a relatively new one for researchers and the Olympic Movement. It was not until the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics that that...
View ArticleStudent-Athletes' Perceptions About Abuse by NCAA Division II Tennis Coaches
Submitted by: Vicky-Lynn Martin, D.S.M.Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine whether a significant difference existed between the perception of the National Collegiate Athletic...
View ArticlePlyometrics, or Jump Training for Dancers
Submitted by: Brenda G. Griner, B.S., Douglas Boatwright, Ph.D. and Douglas Boatwright, Ph.D.Introduction One question that many dancers ask is, “How can I get my jumps higher?” The repetitive...
View ArticleParents' Motivations for Enrolling Children in a Private Gymnastic Program
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View ArticleAn Investigation of Environmental Motivation Factors Affecting Fans of Minor...
Submitted by: Dr. Soonhwan Lee, Dr. Cynthia Ryder and Dr. Hee-Joon ShinIntroduction Although many aspects of sport related research including history, psychology, sociology, and philosophy were...
View ArticleHow Viewing Professional Wrestling May Affect Children
Submitted by: Matthew J. BernthalAbstract This study investigates the effects of professional wrestling on children. Elementary and middle school teachers (n = 370) were surveyed and asked to indicate...
View ArticleSport in Turkey in the Pre-Islamic Period
Submitted by: Ergun Yurdadon, Ph.D., Chair of Recreation Management, USSAThis is an historical, descriptive analysis of sport in Turkiye from the earliest available records to the present day. In order...
View ArticleInherent Conflicts of Interest in the National Football League Management...
Submitted by: Corey M. Turner, J.D./M.S.WINTRODUCTIONRecently, the National Football League (NFL) has come under attack for its minority hiring practices at the upper echelon management positions....
View ArticleBest Practices For Game Day Security At Athletic & Sport
Submitted by:Dr. Matthew J. Pantera, III, Professor Robert Accorsi, Dr. Christa Winter, Ross Gobeille, Spyros Griveas, Daniel Queen, Jamie Insalaco, & Beth Domanoski - Springfield College,...
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