Competitive Swimming Careers through the Life Course
- 1 September 1989
- journal article
- Published by Human Kinetics in Sociology of Sport Journal
- Vol. 6 (3) , 278-284
- https://doi.org/10.1123/ssj.6.3.278
Abstract
Using a convenience sample of 299 Masters swimmers, we examined the timing of youthful and adult phases of competitive swimming careers. Gender similarities and differences in the ages of youthful entry and exits and of adult resumption were identified. The ages associated with phases of swimming careers corresponded with age norms for participation in nonsport careers (educational, occupational, and familial) for males and married females.Keywords
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