Previous research has suggested that individual, social, and environmental factors all play a role in developing individual attitudes regarding sexual violence. On college campuses, both intercollegiate and recreational athletics provide opportunities for students to engage in group settings that can impact these attitudes. The primary purpose of this study was to examine how attitudes towards sexual violence compared across intercollegiate athlete, recreational athlete, and non-athlete populations, while accounting for other individual and school factors. Analysis of a large national dataset found very small but statistically significant differences among these groups in their personal social norms, campus social norms, and bystander efficacy regarding sexual violence. Intercollegiate athletes were slightly lower than non-athletes in their personal social norms and bystander efficacy and slightly higher in their perceived campus social norms, while recreational athletes were higher in bystander efficacy, but lower in personal and campus social norms. Other personal demographic factors, including gender identity and sexual orientation, were also significant, while most campus factors were non-significant. These findings suggest the identification of college sport as an at-risk community for sexual violence may be an oversimplification, with implications for program intervention design.

Hearty Lives (Liverpool): a case study-based evaluation of a project designed to promote healthy eating and lifestyles in looked after young people http://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/10578/ Article LJMU has developed LJMU Research Online for users to access the research output of the University more effectively. AbstractThis article will be of interest to all practitioners who recognise the growing body of evidence focussing on the importance of health for looked after children and young people. Unhealthy weight and lifestyle is specific issue for young people who are in the care of their local authorities, whether living at home with parents under the supervision of social services, with foster carers, or in a residential children's home.There is a close relationship between food, nutrition and family connectedness.Following the principles of Appreciative Inquiry, this small -scale evaluation of the Hearty Lives (Liverpool) project, uses a case study approach to gain insight into the learning and experiences of those who were involved in interventions to promote healthy eating and lifestyles in looked after young people. Learning gained through the evaluation may provide useful insights to practitioners and organisations who are interested in developing similar projects or interventions.

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Coopetition is a strategic concept that integrates elements of competition and cooperation. This strategy focuses on creating an environment where working together develops additional value for all entities involved, but there is still competition for this newly established value. Mock trial is an experiential learning technique that can serve as a platform to implement coopetitive strategies, providing students the opportunity to cooperatively apply theory to practice in a competitive courtroom simulation. This extended abstract details implementation of coopetition through mock trial for the sport management classroom. Implications for enhancing the coopetitive environment through course format, mentorship, and facilitation are also discussed.