| 735 | Saturday, April 3, 2004 |
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| 7:30 AM-8:30 AM | Convention Center:R03 |
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| The Student-Athlete Experience: Gender and Race |
| The Student-Athlete Experience discovered how socialization affects youth deciding about athletic participation to college student-athletes continuing through the socialization process. The study also uncovered what stereotypes young athletes are exposed to and how those impact their sport-related decisions. The instrument was developed based on NCAA participation rate statistics and qualitative data gathered from student-athletes during the 1998-1999 academic year.
This research is significant to teachers and coaches, administrators, and government officials as these results identify geographic and sport-based areas where inequity is present. The results also indicate where funded programs, facilities, and coaching are needed to increase opportunities for participation. |
Keyword(s): athletics/sports, gender issues, multiculturalism/cultural diversity
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| Panelist: Jennifer Bruening, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT |