The contribution of England to physical education programs in the United States was formal gymnastics.
Coaches and parents typically reward effort more than outcom…
Coaches and parents typically reward effort more than outcome in youth sport programs.
Setting realistic goals is an important factor in adherence…
Setting realistic goals is an important factor in adherence to a physical activity program.
Puritan attitudes favored participation in sports.
Puritan attitudes favored participation in sports.
Becoming a compliance officer in intercollegiate athletics i…
Becoming a compliance officer in intercollegiate athletics is an example of a career choice for a sport manager.
Native Americans borrowed their ball games from European imm…
Native Americans borrowed their ball games from European immigrants.
Catherine Beecher developed calisthenics for females to prom…
Catherine Beecher developed calisthenics for females to promote their health, beauty, and strength.
There is a significant amount of rule-breaking behavior in r…
There is a significant amount of rule-breaking behavior in recruiting in intercollegiate athletics.
Swedish gymnastics were popular with females in the late 180…
Swedish gymnastics were popular with females in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Those most likely to participate in fitness activities are u…
Those most likely to participate in fitness activities are upper-income individuals, young adults, males, Caucasians, suburban residents, and the more highly educated.