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Alternative models of sports development in America: solutions to a crisis in education and public health

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Ridpath, B. David

Publisher

Ohio University Press

Publication Date

2017.

Language

English

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Why America needs alternative models of sports development and delivery

Interscholastic and intercollegiate athletics development in the United States

The European sports club and sports delivery systems

The positive gain for public health and the citizenry of the United States

The educational conundrum and the need for a comprehensive national sports policy

Potential alternative sports development and sports delivery models for the United States

Model 1: A realignment and reform of the current education-based sports development model

Model 2: An academic/athletic commercialized solution

Model 3: A "European-type" club sports development model or hybrid model

Model 4: A complete separation of competitive sports from schools

Funding and sustainability of alternative models of sports development and delivery in America

The potential future of sports development in America.

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Subjects

Athletes
Athletes -- Education -- United States
College athletes
College athletes -- Education -- United States
College sports
College sports -- United States
Education
EDUCATION / Higher
EDUCATION / Physical Education
Electronic books
HEALTH & FITNESS / Healthy Living
HEALTH & FITNESS / Holism
HEALTH & FITNESS / Reference
Health aspects
MEDICAL / Preventive Medicine
MEDICAL / Public Health
Physical education and training
Physical education and training -- United States
Public health
Public health -- United States
School sports
School sports -- United States
Sports
SPORTS & RECREATION / General
Sports -- Health aspects -- United States

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Contributors

Farrey, Tom writer of foreword

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9780821422908
9780821422915
9780821446140

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