Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ831277
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0736-0983
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Collegiate Recreational Sports: Pivotal Players in Student Success
Blumenthal, Kent J.
Planning for Higher Education, v37 n2 p52-62 2009
This article presents an overview of the rise of modern-day collegiate recreational sports and their relevance to student learning and quality of life. The author discusses planning considerations for collegiate recreational sports facilities and the importance of these facilities as a recruitment and retention tool. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Athletics, Quality of Life, Recreational Activities, School Recreational Programs, Sport Psychology, Collegiality, Recreational Facilities, Physical Education Facilities, Trend Analysis, Social Indicators, Educational Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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