In the preface, the authors define the purpose of this book as the presentation of a combination of what is best in athletic administrative theory and what has proven acceptable in practice. Chapters include the following: (a) "History of Athletics in the United States;" (b) "Development of Girls' and Women's Athletic Programs;" (c) "Organization…

This book is divided into six parts: (a) introduction, including discussions on the participation of girls and women in track and field, principles of conditioning and training, and ideas for beginning a track and field program; (b) running, with sections on sprints, relays, running the 440, running the 880, and distance running; (c) hurdling; (d)…

This pamphlet suggests guidelines, briefly describes programs, and recommends standards for participants, leaders, and administrators of athletic programs for junior high school girls. The following guidelines are recommended: (a) a separate program of competitive sports opportunities should be planned; (b) sports competition should be planned for…

This guide includes information on cross country running, pentathlon scoring tables, and rules for intercollegiate meets and championships, following an introductory portion on the organization's credo and standards. The first section covers track activities for children, coaching techniques, the benefits of weight training, and some practical…

The National Collegiate Athletic Association adopted the use of a smaller size basketball for women's intercollegiate and interscholastic play. This article reports on five studies of the effect of the smaller ball on game skills of nearly 2,600 college and high school athletes. (MT)

Presents stereotypical assumptions and examples of sexual discrimination in school physical education and athletic programs. Suggests that present inequities can be resolved by changing attitudes and by legislation. (Author/DN)

Donna Lopiano, women's athletic director at the University of Texas at Austin, describes her six-year struggle to develop a competitive collegiate athletic program which provides equal opportunities for women in sports. (SK)

Summarizes findings from a survey of about 400 school districts across the country to determine how Title IX is affecting their high school programs. (Author/MLF)

Female athletes participating in sports traditionally considered the domain of male athletes experienced greater role conflict than those participating in sports socially approved for women. (MM)

An evaluation method for coaches engaged in competitive selection of female basketball players is presented. (LH)

Various Chinese "physical culture" programs are recounted along with observations regarding the role of girls and women in the multilevel sports activities. (LH)

Research supports previous findings in which situation-specific anxiety trait instruments have been shown to be better predictors of behavior than general anxiety trait instruments or coaches' subjective ratings, and it support the predictive and construct validity of the Sport Competition Anxiety Test (SCAT). (MB)

Describes the life of "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias from her start as a basketball player and Olympian through her career as a professional golfer. Addresses the difficulties faced by women who are successful in the male arena of athletics. Discusses her struggles against cancer and to be seen by the public as a normal female. (DK)

Pursuing excellence in sport discriminates against women. Alongside the primary texts of the glories of excellence runs a subtext of inequality and discrimination. The paper traces the idea of sport as a quest for excellence through various interpretations of the meaning of sport, discussing excellence as a socially constructed concept. (SM)

Reviews the evolution of opportunities for females in college athletics at four-year institutions, including the impact of Title IX and subsequent court decisions. Analyzes the roles of various athletic associations. Examines Title IX initiatives implemented by dominant athletic associations. (MKA)