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Characteristics And Professional Qualifications Of Ncaa Divisions Ii And Iii Athletic Directors, Kaleb Russell Center
Characteristics And Professional Qualifications Of Ncaa Divisions Ii And Iii Athletic Directors, Kaleb Russell Center
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Athletic directors (ADs) in institutions of higher education are the chief administrators of their respective athletic departments. The purpose of this study is to describe the current demographic, educational, and professional characteristics of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and III ADs. Forty-five Division II ADs and 105 Division III ADs responded to a survey of 725 institutions, returning response rates of 15.5% and 24.1% respectively. Findings for social and educational demographics mirror those of previous studies. Subjects in both divisions studied athletic administration in post-graduate work, but studies in education were also common. Experiences in coaching and athletic …