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Peer reviewedGeorge, Judith Jenkins – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1988
In 1928, Mary Washburn Conklin was one of 19 young women representing the United States in the year women's track and field became an Olympic sport. Her career in competition is reviewed. (MT)
Descriptors: Biographies, Higher Education, Track and Field, Womens Athletics
Peer reviewedAdams, Lucinda Williams – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1988
A gold-medal winner in the 1960 Olympics 100-meter relay describes what the experience meant to her. (MT)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Personal Narratives, Track and Field, Womens Athletics
Peer reviewedRuder, M. Karen – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1989
This article discusses the masters track and field circuit, competitions for individuals over 40. Competitors include former track athletes and those who seek interesting fitness opportunities. (IAH)
Descriptors: Adults (30 to 45), Athletes, Competition, Middle Aged Adults
Peer reviewedWerner, Peter; Almond, Len – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1989
A conceptual framework for developing track and field programs in public schools is related. The framework consists of three phases of experiences: a fundamental movement phase, an athletic form phase which emphasizes action possibilities based on personal striving, and a final phase with a dual focus (health and sport skills/strategies). (IAH)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Physical Education, Public Schools
Peer reviewedWiita, Barbara; And Others – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1995
A research study compared the relationship of nutrition knowledge to eating practices and attitudes of female high school and college runners. Results showed that runners with greater nutrition knowledge made better food choices and ate more healthfully. This article looks at the runners' misconceptions and makes recommendations for nutrition…
Descriptors: Athletes, College Students, Eating Habits, Females
