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Block, Betty Ann; Tietjen-Smith, Tara – Quest, 2016
The authors argue that there will be a critical mass of women in leadership positions in kinesiology and across higher education for substantial gender-based mentoring to take place in the 21st century. First, the current state of women in higher education leadership, trends in mentoring, and the reasons it is important for women who have…
Descriptors: Females, Mentors, Kinetics, Human Body
O'Bryant, Camille – Quest, 2015
The purpose of this lecture is to provide the voice and visibility of African American women who have upheld the tradition of excellence set by Amy Morris Homans in the development of physical education in higher education for women and set pathways to transition our field to be more inclusive and diverse and have served as transformative leaders…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Higher Education, Gender Issues, Exercise Physiology
Ransdell, Lynda B. – Quest, 2014
Amy Morris Homans was a great champion for women's pursuit of leadership in physical education and sport. In honor of her legacy, the purpose of this article is to: (a) discuss some defining leadership characteristics of Amy Morris Homans; (b) examine leadership issues related to gender; (c) examine leadership issues related to kinesiology;…
Descriptors: Females, Motion, Physical Education, Leadership Qualities
Schultz, Jaime – Quest, 2011
In 2009, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) forced Caster Semenya, the women's 800-meter champion from South Africa, to submit to "gender verification tests." It took eleven months for officials to review the results of those tests and, ultimately, permit her compete again. Sports organizations, including the IAAF and…
Descriptors: Athletics, Females, Diagnostic Tests, Foreign Countries
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Krane, Vikki – Quest, 2001
Consequences of nonconformity to hegemonic femininity in sport often include sexist and heterosexist discrimination. This leads many sportswomen to emphasize feminine characteristics to avoid prejudice and discrimination. Females perceived as too feminine are sexualized and trivialized, leaving women to carefully balance athleticism with hegemonic…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Females, Femininity