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After The Game: Comparing Career-Readiness Attitudes Between First-Generation And Continuing-Generation Student-Athletes, Heidi J. Robinson May 2025

After The Game: Comparing Career-Readiness Attitudes Between First-Generation And Continuing-Generation Student-Athletes, Heidi J. Robinson

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Successfully transitioning from college to a career requires skills, experience, and knowledge. Specific student populations face increased challenges in accessing campus career resources that promote readiness for post-graduate employment. Among these vulnerable populations are student athletes and first-generation college students. While both student groups stand to gain increased professional success because of their college experiences, college-to-career barriers are well-documented. These challenges include access to and awareness of career-readiness resources, and career preparation and exploration opportunities. More information about the career readiness of an adjacent student group, first-generation student athletes, is needed. Students who experience the intersectionality of being both a …


The Role Of Grit Over Talent In Sports, Karson Colin Oct 2024

The Role Of Grit Over Talent In Sports, Karson Colin

Bakerman Student Research Awards

No abstract provided.


Football Media Guide 2013, Indiana State University Jan 2013

Football Media Guide 2013, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Baseball Media Guide 2013, Indiana State University Jan 2013

Baseball Media Guide 2013, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Baseball Media Guide 2011, Indiana State University Jan 2011

Baseball Media Guide 2011, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Football Yearbook 2011, Indiana State University Jan 2011

Football Yearbook 2011, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Men's Basketball Yearbook 2011-2012, Indiana State University Jan 2011

Men's Basketball Yearbook 2011-2012, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Football Media Guide 2010, Indiana State University Jan 2010

Football Media Guide 2010, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Men's Basketball Media Guide 2010-2011, Indiana State University Jan 2010

Men's Basketball Media Guide 2010-2011, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Baseball Media Guide 2010, Indiana State University Jan 2010

Baseball Media Guide 2010, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Women's Basketball Final Release 2010-2011, Indiana State University Jan 2010

Women's Basketball Final Release 2010-2011, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Women's Basketball Media Guide 2010-2011, Indiana State University Jan 2010

Women's Basketball Media Guide 2010-2011, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Men's Basketball Media Guide 2009-2010, Indiana State University Jan 2009

Men's Basketball Media Guide 2009-2010, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Women's Basketball Yearbook 2009-2010, Indiana State University Jan 2009

Women's Basketball Yearbook 2009-2010, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Football Media Guide 2009, Indiana State University Jan 2009

Football Media Guide 2009, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


The Role Of Mascots In Professional Sports, Evangelos Kontaxakis May 2008

The Role Of Mascots In Professional Sports, Evangelos Kontaxakis

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The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify the role of mascots in professional sports. Six participants who met three specific criteria's related to experience, responsibilities and education were interviewed in order to provide their knowledge in three areas: (a) general characteristics of the mascot program such as reasons of why the sport organization created the mascot, why they chose this character, who did the selection and what was the percentage of the annual marketing budget that went to the mascot program, (b) the different roles that the mascot played, and ( c) evaluation process that the sport organization …


Women's Basketball Media Guide 2007-2008, Indiana State University Jan 2007

Women's Basketball Media Guide 2007-2008, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Football Media Guide 2007, Indiana State University Jan 2007

Football Media Guide 2007, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Internet Pr And New Gratifications In Sports: A New Way Of Communication Between Sports Organizations And Fans, Chang Wan Woo Aug 2006

Internet Pr And New Gratifications In Sports: A New Way Of Communication Between Sports Organizations And Fans, Chang Wan Woo

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This thesis uses content analysis, specifically thematic analysis, to investigate the message boards on Major League Baseball (MLB) teams' Web sites in order to 1) recognize in what ways sports teams' Internet message boards meet the unique gratifications of sports fans; and, 2) identify ways that sports PR practitioners can use Internet message boards for better (more gratifying) communication with sports fans. Thematic analysis of eight MLB teams' Web sites (the four with the highest winning percentages and the four with the lowest winning percentages) was conducted using Katz, Gurevitch, and Hass (1973) five gratifications categories and one additional "other" …


Men's Basketball Media Guide 2006-2007, Indiana State University Jan 2006

Men's Basketball Media Guide 2006-2007, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Football Media Guide 2006, Indiana State University Jan 2006

Football Media Guide 2006, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Women's Basketball Media Guide 2006-2007, Indiana State University Jan 2006

Women's Basketball Media Guide 2006-2007, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Possible Effects Field Hockey Stick Weight May Have On Player Performance During A Penalty Stroke, Lee-Ann Sharp May 2005

Possible Effects Field Hockey Stick Weight May Have On Player Performance During A Penalty Stroke, Lee-Ann Sharp

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Context: Wooden sticks have been used in field hockey since the inception of the game. In recent years, there has been a growing trend among players to use modern composite sticks. However, there has been no research into the possible effects the weight of these composite sticks could have on player's performances. Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect stick weight would have on player perfonnance, specifically ball velocity and player accuracy, during a series of penalty strokes. Design: All subjects were required to take twenty penalty strokes on goal with each of the two differently …


Men's Basketball Media Guide 2005-2006, Indiana State University Jan 2005

Men's Basketball Media Guide 2005-2006, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Football Media Guide 2005, Indiana State University Jan 2005

Football Media Guide 2005, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Women's Basketball Media Guide 2005-2006, Indiana State University Jan 2005

Women's Basketball Media Guide 2005-2006, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


A Preliminary Analysis Of The Motivation To Volunteer At Sporting Events Among College Students, Keunsu Han Aug 2004

A Preliminary Analysis Of The Motivation To Volunteer At Sporting Events Among College Students, Keunsu Han

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Volunteering makes an important contribution to human society. Increasingly, at recent sporting events, volunteers are a critical part of the overall success of the events. Colleges and universities need to provide opportunities for students to meaningfully experience contributing to society during their college life. The purpose of this study was to enhance the understanding of volunteer motivation among college students at sporting events. In particular, the study focused on the investigation of the demographics of college student volunteers in selected sporting events, the examination of the primary motives that influence their decision to volunteer, and the identification of the major …


Men's Basketball Media Guide 2004-2005, Indiana State University Jan 2004

Men's Basketball Media Guide 2004-2005, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Women's Basketball Media Guide 2004-2005, Indiana State University Jan 2004

Women's Basketball Media Guide 2004-2005, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.


Football Media Guide 2004, Indiana State University Jan 2004

Football Media Guide 2004, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.