Coeducational Sport

Originally, coeducation meant the integrated instruction of girls and boys with pedagogical intentions, but the term is often used, as in this article, for mixed classes.

Coaching

Teacher, facilitator, manager, counselor, recruiter, leader, role model—coaching involves wearing many hats.

Clubsport Systems

Clubsports are usually considered amateur sports under the aegis of sports organizations, primarily staffed by volunteers and providing participation opportunities in local or community sport at a range of levels.

Burnout

Athletes withdraw from sport for many different reasons: one potential reason is burnout. Burnout occurs when the rewards from sport participation (e.g., confidence, improving skills, teammate relationships)...

Baseball Wives

Not surprisingly, most of what is written about baseball is about the men who play the game, with little attention given to life at home or to their wives and families.

Baseball Stadium Life

Baseball stadiums or “ballparks” are magical places for players and fans alike.

Baseball Nicknames

Nicknames are more common in childhood than later in life—except in sports.

Athletes as Heroes

The terms hero and celebrity increasingly are being used interchangeably, but they are fundamentally different. According to Daniel Boorstin: “The celebrity is a person who is known for his well-knownness...

Athletes as Celebrities

As a cultural phenomenon, sports resonates throughout societies, nations, and the world. As participants and workers in sports and sporting enterprises, athletes, particularly athletes who are celebrities, play a major role in this process.

Adventure Education

The German educator and politician Kurt Hahn (1886–1974) is known as the “father” of adventure education, which teaches life skills through outdoor activities.

Adapted Physical Education

Adapted physical education, adapted physical activity, and a host of other terms are sometimes used interchangeably to describe physical activity programming that is individualized to suit the unique motor needs of individuals with disabilities.

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