Barriers and Support Structures Perceived by African American and Caucasian Physical Educators During Their Career Development.

Hodge, Samuel R.; Stroot, Sandra A.

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ERIC Number: EJ559066

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Publication Date: 1997

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Barriers and Support Structures Perceived by African American and Caucasian Physical Educators During Their Career Development.

Hodge, Samuel R.; Stroot, Sandra A.

Equity & Excellence in Education, v30 n3 p52-60 Dec 1997

Examines socialization and career assimilation of multiracial physical educators and the factors contributing to their success. Results show that African Americans have greater concerns prior to, and during graduate school, regarding interactions with cultural cohorts, and that the major contributors of success come from innate desire and academic effort and ability. (GR)

Descriptors: Black Attitudes, Black Students, Career Development, College Faculty, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Physical Education Teachers, Racial Relations, Social Science Research, Socialization, Teacher Education, Undergraduate Students, Whites

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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