Browsing by Subject "College sports"
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The Dumb jock: how stereotype threats impact student-athletes' standards of academic competence
(2012-08)College student-athletes are susceptible to a unique stereotype threat known as the "dumb jock" stereotype, according to which student-athletes are supposedly less engaged in academics and less competent academically. ... -
Finding Aid for Athletics, 1914-2019
(1914)This collection includes rosters, administrative records, newspaper clippings, wrestling scrapbooks, posters, and other records for the Blue Devil Athletic Association. -
Relationship Between Sport Participation, Gender Norm Conformity, and Athlete Satisfaction
(2017-03-08)Success in sports depends upon factors that are characteristic of both feminine and masculine gender norms. Feminine norms – focusing on relationships, practicing kindness – foster important team dynamics, and a positive ... -
University of Wisconsin-River Falls instructional staff views and attitudes towards student athletes on campus
(2012-09-20)In the growing world of college athletics we are beginning to see some issues with student-athletes. Many are believed to be considered the dumb jock, the party animal, or worse. Many also believe student athletes are ...