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The purpose of the study was to employ a narrative meta-analysis approach to explore the original study and replications of the Recreational Sports Competency Analysis (RSCA) (Jamieson, 1980). Several researchers ((Jamieson, 1980; Ulrich and Parkhouse, 1982; Jennings, 1984; and Parks and Quain, 1986) have documented the importance of sound curriculum development in sport management and resultant curriculum. Two research questions were posed to elicit what aspects might be applicable for comparison and what statistical analyses, if any, can be performed through a narrative meta-analysis. Four instruments were chosen for analysis. A thorough narrative meta-analysis revealed similarities in several areas and all contributed to content validation of the instrument. It was also found that data may lead itself to statistical analysis in a limited fashion, but cannot replace a more systematic development of a more valid and reliable instrument.

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