The history and philosophy of intercollegiate athletics for men at Ball State University, 1968-1984 : an honors thesis [(HONRS 499)]

Abstract

The goal of this study is to examine the development of Ball State's men's intercollegiate athletic program from the 1968,69 school. year through the 1983,84 school year. To fulfill the goal, the study will focus on three purposes:1. To examine the events which have helped shape the direction of the men's intercollegiate athletic program;2. To explore the philosophies and actions of men in leadershippositions and the effect of these on the intercollegiate athletic program;3. To provide a concise reference work of selected highlightsand accomplishments of Ball State's men's intercollegiate athletic teams.