Report of the Committee Appointed to Consider the Subject of College Athletics, and to Report Thereon to the Faculty (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

University, Harvard

 
9781333838966: Report of the Committee Appointed to Consider the Subject of College Athletics, and to Report Thereon to the Faculty (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A historical look at Harvard’s college athletics, governance, and reform. This volume chronicles how Harvard College examined the state of athletics, from grounds and gym facilities to intercollegiate contests, abuses, and the push for better regulation. It presents the investigation, its historical context, and practical recommendations aimed at improving student health, conduct, and university oversight.


The book blends narrative history with statistical appendices. It covers the development of facilities like the gymnasium and playing fields, the role of committees and faculty oversight, and the tensions between student enthusiasm and scholarly priorities. It also documents responses to concerns about professionalism, celebrations, and the impact of athletics on campus life.



  • Context for how a major university approached athletics governance over a century ago.

  • Analysis of abuses, incentives, and the rationale for stronger regulation.

  • Details on proposed expansions of facilities and changes to committee structure.

  • Appendices with historical athletic statistics and participation data.


Ideal for readers interested in the history of university athletics, Harvard’s institutional practices, and the evolution of college recreation and governance.

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9780331962970: Report of the Committee Appointed to Consider the Subject of College Athletics, and to Report Thereon to the Faculty: With an Appendix Containing ... Submitted June 12, 1888; Together With the

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ISBN 10 :  0331962977 ISBN 13 :  9780331962970
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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