Browsing by Author "Michael Kanters, Chair"
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- Evaluating the Influence of Sport Context Factors and Coaching Behavior on the Physical Activity Production of High School Athletes during Practice Time.(2020-04-06) Carlton, Troy Alan; Michael Kanters, Chair; Jason Bocarro, Member; Michael Edwards, Member; Jonathan Casper, Member
- Examining the Interrelationships of Partnerships, the Built Environment and Leisure Time Physical Activity in Rural Public Schools(2015-05-06) Carlton, Troy Alan; Michael Kanters, Chair; Jason Bocarro, Member; Myron Floyd, Member; Michael Edwards, Member
- "Oh Brother Where Art Thou?" An Examination of Family Leisure, Sibling Relationships, and Physical Health.(2014-05-07) Hodge, Camilla Jennifer; Michael Kanters, Chair; Jason Bocarro, Member; Karla Henderson, Member; Toby Parcel, Member
- Parental Perceived Constraints in Registering Children in Organized Sport(2021-01-06) Whittington, Ellie Morgan; Michael Kanters, Chair; Kyle Bunds, Member; Michael Edwards, Member
- Sport Fan Team Identification in a Professional Expansion Setting(2001-07-12) Greenwood, Paul Brian; Michael Kanters, Chair; Nancy McGehee, Member; Larry Gustke, MemberThis study assessed the relationship between team identification of sport fans and a number of different variables including but not limited to: the reasons for initially becoming a fan, specific sport knowledge, and purchasing behavior. A non-random sample of spectators (N = 356) at an Arena Football League (AFL) game completed a survey designed to identify or measure the aforementioned variables. A t-test revealed that males reported significantly higher levels of team identification than females. Analysis using a Pearson correlation matrix showed a positive correlation between team identification and sport knowledge, attendance rate, and purchasing behavior. Likewise, a positive correlation was found between team identification and the following reasons for initially becoming a fan: closest team, born and/or live in the city and/or state, team success, the players and/or coaches, parents and/or family influence, and the tailgating and party atmosphere. The findings have important implications for professional sport franchises in terms of tailoring marketing efforts for potential fans.
- Ways In Which Intercollegiate Athletics Contribute To University Success(2002-02-26) Frans, Kelly Ashley; Michael Kanters, Chair; Phil Rea, Member; Robb Wade, MemberThe purpose of this study has been to determine the value that a winning athletic program can add to a college or university. The premise for this idea evolved from research regarding the annual U.S. News & World Report college rankings, in which various factors are considered, including reputation. Since the athletic department is frequently referred to as the 'doorstep of the University,' the research sought to determine whether or not a winning athletic program does in fact enhance the reputation of a university, thus making it more appealing to talented students. Along with the annual rankings, a method called the Resource-Based View (RBV) was used to calculate athletic success, based on four characteristics that included win-loss record, compliance, graduation rates and financial health. Using the seven public institutions in the Atlantic Coast Conference as the subjects, the athletic departments were analyzed and ranked based on these criteria and evaluated against each institution's ranking in U.S News using Spearman's Correlation Coefficient. Although the results of the study did not result in the strong relationship between a winning athletic department and university success that was predicted, the small sample size was a factor. This study sets up a starting point for a nationwide study of all institutions in the National Collegiate Athletic Association as a follow-up study and has great promise.
