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Collaboration In Sport Research: A Case From The Field, Corinne Daprano, Jennifer Bruening, Donna Pastore, T. Greenwell, Marlene Dixon, Yong Ko, Jeremy Jordan, Sonja Lilienthal, Brian Turner
Collaboration In Sport Research: A Case From The Field, Corinne Daprano, Jennifer Bruening, Donna Pastore, T. Greenwell, Marlene Dixon, Yong Ko, Jeremy Jordan, Sonja Lilienthal, Brian Turner
Corinne M. Daprano
Faculty members mindful of the ticking tenure and promotion clock seek ways to balance the competing and sometimes overwhelming demands of research, teaching, and service. One way to balance these demands is to find opportunities for collaboration with colleagues, especially in research. There are several compelling reasons to pursue joint research projects with colleagues; however, collaboration can be challenging. This article discusses the benefits and challenges of working on collaborative research projects with colleagues from the same discipline as well as across disciplines.
Nirsa Members' Perceptions Of Organizational Effectiveness, Corinne M. Daprano, Donna Pastore, Carla Costa
Nirsa Members' Perceptions Of Organizational Effectiveness, Corinne M. Daprano, Donna Pastore, Carla Costa
Corinne M. Daprano
This study assessed National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) members’ perceptions of effectiveness in a sport association. Specifically, this study investigated the extent to which professional members of NIRSA perceive it to be effective in achieving its stated and operative goals. A stratified systematic sample of professional NIRSA members (N = 600) was selected to complete the survey.
A Pilot Study Investigating The Reasons For Playing Through Pain And Injury: Emerging Themes In Men’S And Women’S Collegiate Rugby, Leilani Madrigal, Jamie Robbins, Diane L. Gill, Katherine Wurst
A Pilot Study Investigating The Reasons For Playing Through Pain And Injury: Emerging Themes In Men’S And Women’S Collegiate Rugby, Leilani Madrigal, Jamie Robbins, Diane L. Gill, Katherine Wurst
Athletic Performance Research
Collegiate rugby is a competitive, collision sport, yet insufficient empirical evidence exists regarding participants’ perspectives on pain and injury. This study addressed male and female rugby players’ experiences with injury, and their views about playing through pain and injury. Eleven rugby players (five male; six female) competing in USA Rugby’s National College 7’s tournament participated in semi structured interviews, which were recorded, transcribed, and content-analyzed. Two major themes emerged: passion for sport and sport ethic. Passion for sport was composed of (a) love of the sport, (b) meaning of the sport, and (c) desire to be on the field. Sport …