The purpose of this study was to determine if differences exist among NCAA
divisions I, II and III as well as between Athletic Directors and Primary Women Administrators
with regard to the perceived competencies and preparatory coursework required
of athletic administrators.
A mail survey utilizing a six point forced choice...
The competencies of athletic coaches in selected Oregon
high schools were analyzed to determine the agreement among
various groups of coaches and principals as to what represents
success in high school coaching, and the agreement among groups
of selected coaches and principals in their assessment of the
importance of these...
The purpose of this study was to determine the degree to which public universities
are providing subsidies to tax-exempt, non-profit, legally distinct corporations
which serve as university-affiliated foundations. Specifically, this investigation
sought to determine (a) the percentage of universities providing subsidies, (b) the
types of subsidies provided, (c) the dollar...
This study investigated various aspects of coaching preparation
at the undergraduate level to determine where coaches are being trained
to enter the coaching profession as well as to determine where active
coaches were trained in the competencies deemed necessary for an
individual to be a success in the coaching profession....
The purposes of the study were twofold: (1) to compare selected
personality traits of male and female interscholastic and intercollegiate
athletic coaches with standardized norms for personality
traits established for all men and women, and (2) to compare personality
traits of interscholastic male and female athletic coaches with
the personality...
The primary focus of this study was to determine the competencies
required to manage an athletic club. Also, the intention was to
determine if differences existed in required competencies between
managing varying sizes of clubs: namely, mini, maxi, and super; and to
identify course content areas for purposes of developing...
The status of athletic department ATOD policies has received
limited attention. Few studies have examined the extent to which
athletic trainers are currently involved in developing and revising their
drug education and prevention policies. This study compared the
perceptions of head athletic trainers from NCAA member Divisions I, II
and...
Background: Legislators and higher education policy makers increasingly are turning to policy initiatives to incentivize institutions of higher education to transform policies and practices in the name of student success, with success typically defined as retention and graduation rates. One such policy receiving increased attention amongst states is outcomes-based funding,...
Current literature supports the benefits of participation in extracurricular activities(Barnett & Weber, 2008). However, a report from the U.S. Government AccountabilityOffice (GAO) found that students with disabilities participated in athletics to varyingdegrees, but at consistently lower rates than students without disabilities (US GovernmentAccountability Office, 2010). In January 2013, in response...