Research in K-12 Education and Athletics: Past, Present, and Possibility

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

Extra-curricular activities—and sports in particular—hold a significant place in both schools and society. The purpose of this symposium is to bring together a diverse group of panelists from various fields in education and sport to critically examine the past, present, and future research related to issues in K-12 education and interscholastic athletics. During this session, attendees will consider future possibilities for educational research through interactions with session chairs and panelists representing the following fields: teacher education, coaching education, social and cultural studies, urban studies, sport psychology, sport science, and interscholastic athletics.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Research Focus on Education and Sport

Chairs

• Alan Brown, Wake Forest University

• Nicole Sieben, SUNY College at Old Westbury

Papers

• Athletic Performances: Sports Participation as a Performative Tool - Eric J. DeMeulenaere, Clark University

• Race, Racism, and Physical Education - Colette Cann, Vassar College

• Stress, Coping, and Other Sport Psychology in K-12 Athletics - Jenelle N. Gilbert, California State University - Fresno

• The Impact of Sport-Related Concussions in Pediatric Athletes - Tamara Valovich McLeod, A. T. Still University

• Coaching Development and Effectiveness - Wade Gilbert, California State University - Fresno

Discussant

• Elliot Hopkins, National Federation of State High School Associati