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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"university sport"”.
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Researching British university sport initiations
The study of sport initiations is in its infancy. So far, the North American-centric research has focussed on ‘exposing and condemning’ morally unacceptable initiation activities, which are referred to as hazing. Hazing moral panics in North America has resulted in universities utilising sport …
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An Ethnographic Case Study of Developing and Maintaining the Coach-Athlete Relationship in Elite University Sport
… social interactions are crucial components in sport participation from adolescence through to elite and professional levels of competition. Recently, there has been growing interest in the study of the coach-athlete relationship as a result of an increase in the awareness of its implications …
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‘You Can’t Sit With Us’: Habitus, Capital and Socio-economic Background in the Established Status of University Sport
… diversity, and inclusivity are factors in sport which are gaining importance and understanding. The university field is one of the least studied within sport, suggesting it is also one of the least understood. Socio-economic background and class status have a significant influence on …
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"The things I do for sport": Associations with mental health in student-athletes.
Literature concerning university sport suggests that student-athletes make a myriad of behavioural sacrifices (e.g. pain, academics, sleep) to support their participation. While willingness to sacrifice has been linked with a host of positive outcomes (e.g., cohesion), whether athlete behavioural …
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Investigating Experienced Female USPORT Coaches’ Process of Creating Positive Team Culture
This study explores how experienced female USPORT head coaches define, create, and sustain positive team culture within Canadian university sport programs. While team culture is increasingly recognized as a key factor in team success and athlete development, little research has focused on how …
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Sports Analytics: Exploring Data and Technology in Women’s University Hockey in Canada
… study is to explore stakeholder perspectives on sports analytics in women’s inter-university hockey in Canada. The study looks at how sports analytics is being incorporated at this level while also looking at the advantages and challenges that arise. Keeping the concept of mediatization in mind, …
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How The Expectations of Masculinity Affect Young Men In Sport And Physical Activity
… modern day masculinity in the field of sport and physical activity. Most literature does not examine masculinity and men’s experiences as a sole topic but uses it to be compared to the experiences of more marginalised groups. In the literature review theories of masculinity are covered …
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The Experience of Iranian Women Inter-University Athletes with a Focus on Gender in Sport
… experiences of Iranian women athletes in inter-university sports, with a particular focus on gender. Utilizing a descriptive, narratively informed approach and the concept of the gender regime, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the gendered experiences of these …
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Tuks Athletics Club : a history 1918 - 2008
… addition of the synthetic athletics track, and sporting facility in addition to the relationship development between the Club, the HPC and both the provincial and national controlling bodies for athletics. Emphasis is placed on the establishment of University Sport in South Africa and the …
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A Critical Analysis of Gender-based Violence Training Sessions for University Men’s Team Sport
… a correlation between participation in men’s university sport and reports of gender-based violence including sexual violence perpetration, as well as misogynistic beliefs, views, and attitudes. To address this significant issue on university campuses, some universities have begun developing …
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Contemporary Perceptions of Femininity and Masculinity and How These Influence Female Athletes’ Actions and Behaviours
… the experiences, beliefs, and actions of female university athletes. In particular, the paper considers where these expectations are influential to how these female athletes act and behave. The actions and behaviours of the athletes considered include the mannerisms and forms of communication …
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An Examination of the Dual Career Pathway and Transitions UK Student-Athletes Experience Throughout University Education
A dual career in sport is the challenge of combining a sporting career with education or work. An increasing population of athletes are choosing to further their academic careers by combining elite level sport with university education. University student-athletes may, however, be susceptible to …