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Article: Native American women in sport.
- Article from:
- JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
- Article date:
- April 1, 1999
- Author:
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As the National Association for Girls & Women in Sport (NAGWS) celebrates its 100th birthday, it is important to examine the contribution, history, values, and philosophy of sport within the population with the longest American lineage: Native Americans. Many modern sports and games have their roots in Native American culture, including field hockey, lacrosse, ice hockey, soccer, dog mushing, bowling, running, archery, wrestling, and racquetball (Schroeder, 1995). "It was through games and sports that Native Americans developed their self-esteem/worth, self-discipline, independence, and self-reliance, and at the same time, developed skills in working cooperatively with ...