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ERIC Number: EJ407885
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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High School and College Sports in the United States.
Sage, George H.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, v61 n2 p59,61,63 Feb 1990
Three major trends in the development of high school sports are identified: high school sports as entertainment, feeder system for colleges, and the movement toward specialization. The purpose and role of intercollegiate athletics, scandals and reform in big-time college sports, participation trends, and college coaches are also discussed. (IAH)
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletic Coaches, College Athletics, Extramural Athletics, Females, High Schools, Higher Education, Intercollegiate Cooperation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Note: One of nine related articles found in this issue, p33-64.