Journal of
Physical Education and Sport Management

  • Abbreviation: J. Phys. Educ. Sport Manag.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6486
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPESM
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 83

Full Length Research Paper

A content analysis of pictorial content in entertainment and sports programming networks (ESPN): The magazine’s body issue

Tywan G. Martin
  • Tywan G. Martin
  • Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, University of Miami, United States.
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Erin McNary
  • Erin McNary
  • Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, University of Miami, United States.
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Young Ik Suh
  • Young Ik Suh
  • Department of Sport Management, Wellness and Physical Education, University of West Georgia, United States.
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Elizabeth A. Gregg
  • Elizabeth A. Gregg
  • Department of Leadership, School Counseling and Sport Management, University of North Florida, United States.
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  •  Received: 07 March 2017
  •  Accepted: 28 June 2017
  •  Published: 31 January 2018

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