Putting the Physical into Education: The Politics of Teaching Women's Sport History in High School.

Lenskyj, Helen

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ERIC Number: EJ407753

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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Putting the Physical into Education: The Politics of Teaching Women's Sport History in High School.

Lenskyj, Helen

History and Social Science Teacher, v25 n3 p138-43 Spr 1990

Cites the decreased participation rates of women in sports as they age. Contends that sports historians, by focusing on women and sports, can dispel myths about the subject and provide women with positive role models. Provides informational sources for women in sports and discusses notable Canadian female athletes in history. (RW)

Descriptors: Females, Foreign Countries, High Schools, History Instruction, Information Sources, Physical Activities, Physical Education, Politics of Education, Role Models, Womens Athletics, Womens History, Womens Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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