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| Strategies | 3 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Reports - General | 1 |
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| Education Amendments 1972 | 3 |
| Title IX Education Amendments… | 3 |
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Peer reviewedCarpenter, Linda Jean; Acosta, R. Vivian – Strategies, 2001
Title IX promotes sex fairness in education programs receiving federal funding, including physical education (PE). It states that PE classes may not be segregated by sex except under very specific conditions. This paper presents scenarios that examine what Title IX's PE requirements mean in practice, concluding that educators must understand its…
Descriptors: Coeducation, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Federal Legislation
Peer reviewedVargyas, Ellen J. – Strategies, 1989
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is the principal federal law which prohibits sex discrimination in education. The law's requirements with regard to physical education classes and competitive, intramural, and club athletics are discussed. (IAH)
Descriptors: Athletics, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Peer reviewedVargyas, Ellen – Strategies, 1992
Title IX protects individuals from sex discrimination in any educational activity receiving federal funding. A lawyer from the National Women's Law Center answers questions about Title IX from coaches, teachers, and administrators at all levels. The questions focus on women and athletics. (SM)
Descriptors: Civil Rights Legislation, College Athletics, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education
