Thesis (Ed. D.)--West Virginia University, 2005. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains vii, 111 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Michigan State University, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 194-204). Also available online (PDF file) by a subscription to the set or by purchasing the individual file.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Michigan State University, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 194-204).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Ottawa, 2004. / Leaf 129 is upside-down. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 329-351).

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This study was designed to determine and compare the attitudes toward elementary physical and elementary athletic competition of parents of sixth grade students enrolled in five elementary schools in Arlington, Texas, during the 1970-1971 school year.

D.Phil. / Sport in South Africa (SA) has undergone a metamorphosis over the past two decades. Statutory restrictions that were prevalent during the period prior to 1980 have been lifted, resulting in increased participation in sport. The increased participation has created a backlog of facilities and services provided by sport organizations. Coaching is one such service that is provided by sport organizations. In order to provide this service, it has become necessary for sport organizations to acquire sports coaches. In SA professional sports coaching is not an easy task since professional sports coaches face distinct pressures that are not found in other professions. This is reflected in the high coach turnover in certain popular codes of sport like soccer and rugby. Thus the question of the human resources management of professional sports coaches has arisen. This study involved research into the management of professional sports coaches in sport organizations affiliated to the South African Sports Commission. The aim of this study was to propose guidelines for the human resources management (HRM) of professional sports coaches in South Africa. This was done by conducting an in depth literature survey to ascertain what different theoretical models existed with regard to human resources management, in order that the principles of HRM in relation to professional sports coaches could be identified. The literature was compared with the current situation regarding the HRM function for professional sports coaches at sport organizations in South Africa. It was supported by an exploratory study conducted through in depth interviews, and an empirical study. Two questionnaires, which were pre-tested to v ensure that they communicated information correctly to the respondents, was developed for professional sports coaches and HR managers. Four hundred and fifty (450) questionnaires each were administered to HR managers and professional sports coaches at sports organizations affiliated to the South African Sports Commission in the different provinces in South Africa. The empirical findings, when compared with the literature study, provided evidence that shortcomings existed, that needed to be seriously addressed by HR managers at sport organizations, with regard to the management of professional sports coaches in South Africa. Sport organizations need to approach the training and development of professional sports coaches with the South African Qualifications Authority’s requirements in mind. This will ensure that the qualifications of professional sports coaches are accredited. As a result of the unique nature of the job that the coach performs, there is a need to utilize recruitment and selection techniques specifically applicable to professional sports coaches. The study revealed that professional sports coaches experience problems with job security, therefore appropriate actions need to be taken by HR managers to satisfy job security needs. The performance of professional sports coaches was mainly based on the win/loss record of the coach. The literature study as well as the empirical study suggests that other factors, in addition to the win/loss record of professional sports coaches, need to be considered in their performance appraisals. The qualitative as well as the empirical study suggests that professional sports coaches are not satisfied with their compensation. HR managers need to investigate compensation packages that are offered to professional sports coaches. / Prof. W.J. Hollander

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Boston University