Year and Award
1994 Winner — $2,250

Institution
University of Iowa

Program Title
Women's Athletics Program

Program Director
Christine Grant
Dept. of HHS and Former Women's Athletic Director
E124 Field House
University of Iowa
Iowa City , IA 52242
319/335-9186
christine-grant@uiowa.edu

Program Description
Established in 1973, it is one of only six NCAA Division I women’s athletic programs in the country. The program, still under the leadership of its first director, Dr. Christine Grant, is dedicated to supporting the academic, athletic, and overall personal development of women student athletes. It is recognized as the leader in women’s athletics – not only for the quality of its support of student athletes, but for maintaining a staff and budget separate from the university’s men’s athletics program, and for providing opportunities for graduate students to gain administrative and coaching experience through internships and assistantships.

Update
The Department of Health and Sport Studies offers leading-edge programs of study at the undergraduate and graduate level that focus on health, sport, and physical activity as they are influenced by cultural, psychological, and behavioral factors. Graduates go on to careers in teaching, research, coaching, health promotion, and athletic administration. More information is available on the department's website.

Status
Program is active

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