Do You Really See Us? :Black College Athlete Perceptions of Inclusion at DI Historically White Institutions

While recent sport research has highlighted benefits of racial diversity on teams and in the workplace, few studies have examined how demographic composition is perceived by college athletes. Fewer have investigated how racially marginalized athletes experience the phenomena. Thus, the current study explores the intersection of race, gender, and athletic identity in Black college athletes at DI Historically White Institutions (HWIs), perceptions of inclusion, and its influence on sense of belonging. Employing critical race theory, two focus groups and six semi-structured interviews that incorporated vignettes were conducted with six current Black athletes at DI HWIs in the Southeastern U.S. Findings revealed five emergent themes: (a) overcompensation for racial marginalization, (b) gendered racism, (c) commitment to social justice activism and allyship, (d) athletes bubble on campus, and (e) invisibility of holistic identity. This research highlights the nuanced experiences of Black college athletes at HWIs and provides implications for coaches, administrators, and faculty to foster a true inclusive environment

Scholarship Reconsidered: Considerations for a More Inclusive Scholarship in the Academy

This is the publisher's version, also found at http://ehis.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?sid=0777e7a6-1b0a-4422-97a0-a1cc44bea640%40sessionmgr4&vid=1&hid=2&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=s3h&AN=9606196021The current scholarship model in higher education has been conceived, produced, and reproduced in the image of the dominant culture. The values, behaviors, and expectations for the academy have been forged by a university culture that is "relatively homogeneous by race, ethnicity, and gender." Although ethnic racial minorities are outnumbered by both while females and males, white males, by virtue of their numbers in rank and other positions of power, are the dominant members of the academic community. Individuals whose characteristics differ from those of the dominant group members are less likely to receive recognition, sponsorship, favorable procedural evaluation, or positive commentary on their scholarship. The purpose of this paper is to discuss considerations for a more inclusive scholarship in the academy

Relations of Physical Activity and Stress Vulnerability in University Students

The purpose of this study was to examine association between leisure-time physical activity and stress vulnerability among college students. A modified survey including physical activity and stress vulnerability questions were administered to 120 college students. Forty percent of the sample fell in physically inactive category, with less than 150 minutes of physical activity each week. Twenty-one percent of sample showed symptoms of depression or anxiety. A standard linear regression analysis revealed a significant association between leisure-time physical activity and depression (r = - 0.55, p \u3c .01). In addition, social network was found to have a significant correlation with leisure-time physical activity (r = 0.58, p \u3c .001). It also found that walking, jogging, and running were physical activities in which college students engaged most

Analysis of Essential Requirements Utilized in Human Resource Management in Egyptian Sport Bodies

<p></p><p><b>Abstract</b></p> <p>Human societies are increasingly becoming global and as such social organizations are forced to come up with strategic management knowledge and skills to advance company productivity and marketability. The purpose of this study was to examine essentials of human resource management in Egyptian sport bodies. Data Collection method was a survey questionnaire. Four types of sports bodies were selected, and board members, managers and administration staff served as participants and 114 completed the questionnaire. The results from this study indicate board members, technical and administrative members and beneficiaries to consider human resource management to be important to sport bodies’ operations. In reference to advantages and disadvantages of the organizations’ internal and external recruitment, the results showed little difference between the employers’ and the employees’ viewpoints in the Egyptian sport bodies. Loyalty and recognizing individual capabilities were seen as critical to human resource management. Planning and execution of goals were essential to sports bodies operations, as well as matching individuals’ training and skills of work to increase sport productivity. While internal hiring lead to candidates’ better knowledge of company policies, they could lead to fierce internal disagreements on promotions. External hiring led to adjustment problems connected to company policies and organization culture.<br></p><br><p></p