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National Association for Girls and Women in Sport--A Look at the Association's Substructures
Davenport, Joanna; And Others – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1976
This Association has been formed out of recognition of the need to develop, encourage, foster, and support programs that provide equal opportunities for females to enrich their lives through participation in sports. (JD)
Descriptors: Athletics, Organizations (Groups), Physical Education, Professional Associations
The Women's Movement into the Olympic Games
Davenport, Joanna – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1978
With the passage of years, public attitude toward participation of women in Olympic Games has changed from opposition to apathy to enthusiastic acceptance. (Author/MJB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Feminism, Sex Discrimination, Sex Stereotypes
The Eastern Legacy: The Early History of Physical Education for Women.
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Davenport, Joanna – Quest, 1980
The early history of physical education for women in the northeastern section of the United States is presented. Short biographies of notable contributors, both men and women, to the expansion of physical education programs, first in womens colleges, and later in coeducational institutions, are presented. (JN)
Descriptors: Coeducation, Curriculum Development, Educational History, Higher Education
The Normal Schools: Exploring Our Heritage. NAGWS Feature.
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Davenport, Joanna; And Others – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1994
A collection of articles details the history and significance of the early professional schools, also known as normal schools, that form the foundation for the physical education profession today. The articles describe each of seven institutions up until they either affiliated with a college or closed. (SM)
Descriptors: Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Gymnastics