Women's Sports Foundation (2012)
December 14, 2012 | Story
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A Policy Impact Analysis of the Mandatory NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Screening Program
February 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study estimated the impact of a mandatory screening policy for Division I athletes implemented by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on both the identification of sickle cell carriers and prevention of sudden death.
Reducing Traumatic Brain Injuries in Youth Sports
May 16, 2013 | Journal Article
In an effort to reduce youth sports traumatic brain injuries (TBI), 44 states and Washington, D.C. have passed youth sports TBI legislation.
Brian Griese Recognized For Excellence In Sports Philanthropy
October 19, 2011 | News Release
The award celebrates and promotes the selfless service of people within the world of sports whose passionate efforts make a difference in the lives around them.
Cincinnati Reds To Be Recognized for Excellence in Sports Philanthropy
September 27, 2011 | News Release
The award celebrates and promotes the selfless service of people within the world of sports whose passionate efforts make a difference in the lives around them.
Tennis, Everyone?
June 1, 2004 | Program Result Report
The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation expanded its programming to introduce at-risk inner city children to health-promoting behaviors such as good nutrition, physical conditioning and avoidance of drugs and alcohol.
RWJF Announces 2012 Winners of the Steve Patterson Award for Excellence in Sports Philanthropy
September 13, 2012 | News Release
This award celebrates and promotes those in the sports world who are improving lives by leveraging the unique influence of sports.
Professional Athletes Persuade Young Fans Not to Smoke
March 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
The Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation and the Jacksonville Jaguars football team ran an array of projects to discourage smoking among fans and area youth.
Title IX's Positive Unintended Consequence: Girls Have a Lower Probability of Obesity
September 16, 2010 | Program Result Report
From 2005 to 2008, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago carried out two studies to determine the impact of Title IX legislation on physical activity and obesity in girls and women.
Creating a Sports and Fitness Beat at Youth Radio's Health Desk
July 15, 2010 | Program Result Report
Youth Radio, an Oakland, Calif., youth development and media organization, developed a sports and fitness teaching curriculum for low-income men, primarily those of color.