Advocating Healthy Choices for Athletes: Outcomes of an NCAA Initiative.

McCarthy, Maureen A.; Berty, Diane; Schermer, Toby

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ERIC Number: EJ581221

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Advocating Healthy Choices for Athletes: Outcomes of an NCAA Initiative.

McCarthy, Maureen A.; Berty, Diane; Schermer, Toby

Journal of College Student Development, v39 n5 p513-15 Sep-Oct 1998

Effects of the "Choices" program for reduction of unhealthy behaviors among student athletes (N=190) were evaluated. Program components are described. Pretest and posttest assessment was conducted. Results are compared to national norms and discussed. Unexpected results may be due to the program or response rate on posttest. (EMK)

Descriptors: Athletes, College Students, Health Behavior, Health Promotion, Higher Education, Prevention, Program Effectiveness, School Guidance, Substance Abuse

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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