The leadership in rebuilding the image of athletics must come from the athletic directors and coaches. The athlete must be expected to develop and perform adequately socially, academically, and personally as well as athletically. (MLW)

A rift among college presidents perils the drive to reform college sports. Cost-cutting measures proposed by the presidents were defeated by NCAA members. Five athletic directors with widely differing programs view their own budget dilemmas, and college officials assail the decision permitting ineligible athletes to play professional football.…

A case study describing a marginally prepared student-athlete's encounter with higher education is presented. Interventions to maximize the student's potential for academic success are outlined and recommendations are developed regarding a specialized service. (Author/MLW)

The Ivy League was the product of a protest movement by eight college presidents who were dismayed by the growing professionalism of intercollegiate athletics. The league adopted two major tenets: athletes would be admitted under the same criteria as other students, and colleges would only provide need based financial aid. (MLW)

Studied adolescent girls who were eating-disordered (N=41), athletes (N=87), or students (N=120) to determine their menstrual, dieting, and exercise patterns and their self-images. Found that eating-disordered subjects had extremely low scores on emotional tone and social relationships, suggesting that these dimensions may distinguish the…

Liability suits against college sports programs can be devastating. Interest in liability insurance, which protects the institution and its personnel if an athlete sues, is on the rise, and half of all college-sports programs now own insurance policies that provide lifetime benefits to athletes who suffer catastrophic injuries. (MLW)

The text of the American Council on Education's draft of proposed guidelines for drug testing of college athletes is provided. The purpose of programs for testing intercollegiate athletes for use of drugs, it is suggested, should be to prevent use of performance-enhancing drugs that undermine the integrity of athletic competition. (MLW) PUBTYPE-055

The student athlete presents unique challenges for academic advisors attempting to meet ethical, legal, and academic standards. This advisor must be knowledgeable about athletic regulations, academic rules, and requirements, and should understand the demands placed on student athletes. The National Collegiate Athletic Association's Proposal 48 has…

This report presents an update on what has happened in college athletics since three previous reports published in the early 1990s. It was developed following a series of meetings with a broad range of sports representatives and higher education leaders. The report examines progress made by the NCAA toward a proposed "one-plus-three"…

This booklet is a guide for college-bound athletes as they select a college. An introduction by the executive director of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) notes the difficulty of achieving a career in athletics and the importance of the academic aspects of the college experience. Individual sections discuss the following topics:…

Focuses on the concern of three black administrators in a Big Ten" university about the plight of black athletes in the Big Ten Athletic Conference--their problems, their failure to complete formal education, and their lack of representation at all levels in Big Ten employment, particularly in coaching and officiating. (SB)

Used peer (N=200) evaluation to rank 50 high school boys on athletic ability, intelligence, and other possible determinants of dominance. Factor analysis suggested that peers of both sexes rated good athletes as socially successful and generally dominant. Intelligence showed consistently lower correlations. (JAC)

Issues concerning athletic law are discussed: whether an athlete may be dismissed for remarks made against the coaching staff, whether the conduct of a coaching staff can result in individual liability for civil rights violations, and whether an athlete's financial aid information is subject to freedom of information legislation. (Author/MLW)

This article explains how check lists and videotapes can be used to provide feedback about students' performance in sports and physical education. The techniques described can be adapted for teaching most sports skills. Sample check lists for golf and tennis skills are included. (PP)

A major reason for violent behavior and poor sportsmanship is that aggressors rationalize their actions by concocting self-justifying excuses. Increased self-awareness can help coaches and team members control their immature behavior. (PP)