Analyzes the legal controversies that have arisen when students with disabilities have sought to participate in interscholastic sports. Offers suggestions for handling such controversies in a way that reasonably accommodates the needs of students with disabilities without harming the positive values of organized public school sports programs. (69…

Eighth graders (N = 136) were divided into two groups: students who had participated in at least one interscholastic sport and were classified as athletes (n = 73), and students who had not participated in interscholastic sports and were classified as nonathletes (n = 63). The mean grade point average (GPA) for each group and subgroup was computed…

For a decade, Ashland school district required the 70 average for athletes--a higher threshold than the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association standard that many of the state's schools follow. That standard has no minimum GPA, merely requiring that students do not flunk more than one major subject during a marking period. Parents began…

To clarify the athletic requirements contained in the Title IX regulations of the Education Amendment of 1972, this policy interpretation was designed to provide colleges and universities with more guidance on how to comply with the law. The obligations of colleges and universities are clarified in the following areas: student interests and…

A study investigated whether or not the job satisfaction of athletic coaches is influenced by the fact that their sports were revenue or nonrevenue producing. A revenue sport was identified as one being able to sustain itself financially within the university (baseball, football, basketball). Nonrevenue sports were identified as tennis, swimming,…

OREGON HAS EXPERIENCED RAPID GROWTH OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE PAST TEN YEARS. A SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED TO DETERMINE THE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE MINIMAL PROGRAM OFFERINGS. THE RESULTS INDICATED (1) THE EMPHASIS WAS ON TWO AREAS--THE CREATIVE AREAS AND THE BASIC COURSES SUBJECT TO SPUTNICK-PRECIPITATED PRESSURE, (2) THE MOST…

This text is designed for professional preparation classes in physical education and sports administration and serves as a guide for inservice secondary school athletic directors. Managerial principles are applied to athletic personnel and programs: coaches are depicted as managerial supervisors, the athletic director is middle management, and the…

It is suggested that institutional control of intercollegiate athletics has been eroded, partially due to athletic governance structures, federal controls, the transformation of recreational activities to big business, and television. Recommendations for reestablishing institutional authority over intercollegiate athletics are offered. (JMD)

Addresses the area of dispute over students who were forced to repeat a grade or two due to their disability, and now wish to participate in high school athletics after reaching the state athletic associations's age limit. Reviews federal statutes as they apply to high school athletic associations. Examines two recent decisions. (79 footnotes)…

Results of a survey of college head football coaches concerning violations of National Collegiate Athletic Association regulations, drug abuse, academic reforms, and regulation reforms are reported and their implications are discussed. (MSE)

In "Acton," the Supreme Court upheld a local school board policy calling for the random, suspicionless drug testing of interscholastic student-athletes. Reviews the Court's holdings. Concludes that a drug-testing policy that is consistent with "Acton" and enjoys broad-based community support probably would be worth its expense.…

Male and female students competing on varsity soccer teams in two public high schools, one an elite college preparatory school, the other a suburban school, were found to place differing emphasis on interpersonal, competitive, and athletic dimensions of play. In this project 65 students (36 males and 29 females) were asked to respond to measures…

Notes current litigation influencing schools: upcoming Supreme Court cases, including one involving extension of exclusionary rule to school officials; an Oregon court decision holding athletic associations liable for injured student athletes; and an appeals court ruling against restricting handicapped students to normal-length school years. (JW)

Article takes a brief look at the nature of private schools, state aid, and year-round schools. Also featured are humorous glances at football and teacher evaluation. (JB)