Educational Aims & Objectives, Higher Education - General & Miscellaneous, College Athletics - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
John Gerdy first explores the history and role of athletic programs within higher education institutions, and how that role is evolving. He then offers a philosophical rationale for setting a new standard against which the success of college athletic programs should be measured. Rather than focusing on the level of funds generated, or on the number of championships won, this new standard offers a basis for determining how successful a college athletic program is in helping the institution meet educational goals. Gerdy identifies and develops the three fundamental principles upon which this new standard should operate: First, that college athletics is, first and foremost, about the student athlete; second, that coaches and athletic administrators are, above all else, teachers and educators; and, finally, that athletics is a part of, not apart from, the higher education community. The author concludes by outlining specific changes that the National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA should make to implement this new standard. Gerdy also looks at what the future could hold for colleges and universities willing to adopt athletics as a tool for meeting the institution's broader objectives.Editorials
Booknews
Analyzes how college athletic programs can contribute to the mission of a university in ways that reach beyond their roles in providing revenue and entertainment. Explores the history and role of athletic programs in higher institutions and how that role is evolving, and offers a philosophical rationale for setting a new standard for measuring the success of athletic programs, based on how a program helps the institution meet educational goals. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
July 1, 1997
Publisher
Greenwood Press
Pages
180
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781573561099