The purpose of the study was to determine what spectator security measures have been taken by collegiate football stadium operators because of or as a direct result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Subjects consisted of Assistant Athletic Directors, Associate Athletic Directors, Directors of Football Operations, an Associate Director, a Coordinator of Football Operations, an Executive Associate Athletic Director, and a Police Sergeant. Percentages were used to analyze the data. A self-constructed survey was designed to asses the spectator security measures that had changed within the Big Ten and MidAmerican Conference football stadiums. The survey was administered using the inQsit® program developed at Ball State University. An on-line survey was sent to 25 universities: 11 universities for the Big Ten and 14 universities in the MidAmerican Conference. Data was collected concerning one research question.With a return rate of 64%, 100% of the universities indicated changing their security measures as a direct result of September 11, 2001. Respondents reported an increase in book bag searches (56%) and body searches (25%). Respondents also identified, as security changes, an increase in law enforcement during football games (100%), restricting air space (94%), notifying ticket buyers ahead of time of security changes (81 %) and the event-operating budget was affected, and changes were made regarding items allowed to be carried into the stadium. / School of Physical Education

This creative project is a proposed sailing program for Ball State University. Included is a preliminary investigation of the need and feasibility of introducing this course offering. There are, in addition, recommendations for instituting a sailing program. These were based upon current practices within established college programs, a review of the literature, and the writer's background in sailing.The proposal includes recommendations which are appropriate to the local situation. The factors relative to establishing a sailing program are class arrangements, equipment, facilities, transportation, course outline, instructor preparation, administration, and estimated cost. The suggested program is intended to be both realistic and practical.

Recreation programs have become important resources on college campuses. They can provide important benefits to students and to the university. Students benefit from the opportunity to participate in leisure activities, which helps them develop a healthy lifestyle. The university benefits from the assistance in retaining students who might otherwise terminate their enrollment. This study presents information regarding intramural programs at colleges and universities in 1997. The following questions were researched: 1) What activities are currently being offered for intramural competition in universities that are institutional members of the NIRSA and list a student population between 10,001 and 30,000? 2) How many teams compete in these events? 3) What percent of the university community participates in intramural sports? The study surveyed those colleges and universities who were institutional members of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) in 1997, and had a listed student population between 10,001-30,000. A total of 150 institutions met the criteria and wereincluded in the study. These 150 institutions were grouped into three population categories (10,001-15,000; 15,001-20,000; 20,001-30,000). They were also grouped into six regional categories, as defined by the NIRSA. A survey return rate of 71% was achieved. Survey respondents were asked to list the activities offered in their intramural programs, and the number of teams entered in those activities. Respondents were also asked to identify the percent of the university community that participates in intramural sports. Over 50% of respondents indicated that 11-40% of their campus community participates in intramural sports. It is difficult to draw comparisons in any given activity. The number of teams entered varied significantly from one institution to another. Recreation professionals can use this study to identify new activities to add to their intramural programs. The information can assist in identifying intramural activities that might be of interest to students on their campus. Activities that draw a large number of teams at other institutions might be successful on many campuses. Activities that do not attract many entries may not be of interest to students, and are therefore less likely to be successful on other campuses. / School of Physical Education

Thesis (Ed. D.)--Northern Illinois University, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves [104]-110). Also available online (PDF file) by a subscription to the set or by purchasing the individual file.

Thesis (Ed. D.)--Northern Illinois University, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves [104]-110).

Thesis (M.S.)--Purdue University, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 65-68). Also available online (PDF file) by a subscription to the set or by purchasing the individual file.

Thesis (M.A.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1991. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 181-182).

Thesis (M.B.A.)--Carleton University, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 112-117). Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Springfield College, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Teachers College, Columbia University. / Typescript. Sponsor: Harry A. Scott. Dissertation Committee: Paul G. Bulger, Charles N. Morris. Type C project. Includes tables. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 229-234).