Saturday, March 17, 2007
Girls can practice with boys WITHOUT remorse
The NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics is considering a ban on male participation in female practices. The vote is scheduled for January 2008.
Some collegiate programs facilitate enhancing female athletic opportunities by integrating male volunteers into sports practices, such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Critics of the male/female interaction argue that female athlete's contribution to practice or limited when the men are present, thus reversing goals of Title IX; the 1972 law that forbids gender discrimination in school sports.
In order for any college athlete to improve both her skills and competitive performances, she must challenge herself to extreme physical limits during practices. The NCAA should allow men to participate in female sports practices because such interactions can enhance female athletic development. Enabling a co-ed practice environment does not under ride Title IX, but rather builds on creating more resources for women to reach their peak performance capabilities.
http://www.mercurynews.com/search/ci_5459907
Some collegiate programs facilitate enhancing female athletic opportunities by integrating male volunteers into sports practices, such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Critics of the male/female interaction argue that female athlete's contribution to practice or limited when the men are present, thus reversing goals of Title IX; the 1972 law that forbids gender discrimination in school sports.
In order for any college athlete to improve both her skills and competitive performances, she must challenge herself to extreme physical limits during practices. The NCAA should allow men to participate in female sports practices because such interactions can enhance female athletic development. Enabling a co-ed practice environment does not under ride Title IX, but rather builds on creating more resources for women to reach their peak performance capabilities.
http://www.mercurynews.com/search/ci_5459907
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