Campus-community partnerships utilizing sport and focused on youth participants are increasingly prevalent and have demonstrated effectiveness in promoting healthy behaviors. However, the majority of research has not analyzed the nature of collaboration, and the inherent benefits and challenges, utilizing theory and focused on management…

This report describes the history and content of a 4-year research effort on the status of programs for promoting physical fitness and exercise. Two phases of the research work are covered. Discussion on Phase One, initial assessment and design, includes: (1) identification of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports programs; (2)…

This paper discusses the problems encountered by the physical education department of a school of education as the educators prepare to upgrade the curriculum to meet the demands of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142). An example of competencies necessary to implement the requirements of the Act is presented. The means by…