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Academic Choices Matter for Collegiate Student-athletes

Author : Kendra Arielle Berry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (971 download)

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Download or read book Academic Choices Matter for Collegiate Student-athletes written by Kendra Arielle Berry and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As college athletics has grown during the last two decades, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the governing institution of college athletics in the United States, has renewed its focus on academic reform and the academic performance of student-athletes (Petr & McArdle, 2012). Athletic administrators and academic support units have started to exert a greater amount of control over student-athletes' academic lives. However, research with general samples of college students has suggested that having some degree of autonomy is important for academic performance. This raises questions about whether increased control (and reduced autonomy) is actually in the best interest of student-athletes' academic well-being. This study addresses these questions by asking whether perceived autonomy relates to grade point average (GPA) in a sample of 83 male and female college student-athletes and by exploring the potential mediating role of intrinsic motivation. Results of logistic regression analyses indicate that the more academic autonomy a student-athlete has, the more likely he or she will have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Results do not, however, suggest that the effects of autonomy are mediated by intrinsic motivation, which raises questions about how and why autonomy is important for academic performance. Results are discussed in terms of implications for practitioners who work with college student-athletes to help improve academic performance.

College Athletes for Hire

Author : Allen L. Sack
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313001480
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book College Athletes for Hire written by Allen L. Sack and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1998-07-17 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many books have been written on the evils of commercialism in college sport, and the hypocrisy of payments to athletes from alumni and other sources outside the university. Almost no attention, however, has been given to the way that the National Collegiate Athletic Association has embraced professionalism through its athletic scholarship policy. Because of this gap in the historical record, the NCAA is often cast as an embattled defender of amateurism, rather than as the architect of a nationwide money-laundering scheme. Sack and Staurowsky show that the NCAA formally abandoned amateurism in the 1950s and passed rules in subsequent years that literally transformed scholarship athletes into university employees. In addition, by purposefully fashioning an amateur mythology to mask the reality of this employer-employee relationship, the NCAA has done a disservice to student-athletes and to higher education. A major subtheme is that women, such as those who created the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW), opposed this hypocrisy, but lacked the power to sustain an alternative model. After tracing the evolution of college athletes into professional entertainers, and the harmful effects it has caused, the authors propose an alternative approach that places college sport on a firm educational foundation and defend the rights of both male and female college athletes. This is a provocative analysis for anyone interested in college sports in America and its subversion of traditional educational and amateur principles.

The Collegiate Athlete at Risk

Author : Morris R. Council
Publisher : IAP
ISBN 13 : 164113416X
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (411 download)

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Download or read book The Collegiate Athlete at Risk written by Morris R. Council and published by IAP. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are numerous books documenting the challenges of student athletes and presenting recommendations for academic success. They primarily focus on understanding the issues of student-athletes and recommendations are oftentimes overly simplistic, failing to explicitly provide interventions that can be executed by student-athlete support personnel. In addition, the topic of supporting student-athletes who are academically at risk and/or are diagnosed with high incidence disabilities has been overlooked by scholars resulting in few publications specifically focusing on providing strategies to the staff/personnel who serve these populations. The general target audience is college/university practitioners who interface with student-athletes who demonstrate academic and social risk in the realm of athletics. These stakeholders include but are not limited to: academic support staff, student athletes, parents, coaches, faculty/educators, counselors, psychologists, higher education administrators, student affairs professionals, disability services coordinators/personnel, as well as researchers who focus on education leadership, sports, and special education. All of these groups are likely to find this book attractive especially as they work with student-athletes who are at-risk for academic failure. Also, it is ventured that this book will become the staple text for the National Association of Academic Advisors (N4A), the official organization for all personnel who work in collegiate academic support and can be used by members of intercollegiate athletic associations to reform policies in place to support at-risk student-athletes.

The Chosen

Author : Jerome Karabel
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780618574582
Total Pages : 748 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (745 download)

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Download or read book The Chosen written by Jerome Karabel and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2005 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on decades of research, Karabel shines a light on the ever-changing definition of "merit" in college admissions, showing how it shaped--and was shaped by--the country at large.

College Knowledge for the Student Athlete

Author : David Schoem
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 0472034545
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book College Knowledge for the Student Athlete written by David Schoem and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2011-11-03 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written to support the academic success of student athletes—whether at a large or small university or college, whether team or individual sport, whether women or men, whether on scholarship or not. While all college students must learn to negotiate the complex transition from high school to college, student athletes face unique challenges, including the complicated set of regulations set out by the NCAA and individual conferences that determine eligibility. The current environment in college athletics makes it even more critical that student athletes understand what they need to do academically and how to avoid potential situations that could jeopardize their athletic careers. College Knowledge for the Student Athlete is a road map and tour guide for a successful career as a student athlete. Tips are based on research and the authors’ experience, as well as the wisdom and advice of hundreds of former student athletes.

Student Athletes

Author : Jr Frank P. Jozsa
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9813275057
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book Student Athletes written by Jr Frank P. Jozsa and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction -- Schools sports programs -- Student athlete population -- Student athletes academic performances -- Athletics environment -- Academics-Sports controversies -- Reforms: academics-sports.

College Choice Decisions of Student Athletes

Author : John Patrick Teeples
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book College Choice Decisions of Student Athletes written by John Patrick Teeples and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Elevating Your Potential

Author : Jeremiah D Gaines
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781734853506
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (535 download)

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Download or read book Elevating Your Potential written by Jeremiah D Gaines and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-17 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elevating Your Potential is an inspiring, informative book designed to teach student athletes how to find the bigger purpose behind their sport and to equip them to succeed in college and beyond. Attending practices and competitions. Pursuing a degree. Living on your own. Preparing for the future. Once you enter college, you'll quickly realize that if you don't find a way to manage your student-athlete balance, you'll get burned out and something will fall behind. How do you prepare for this transition? Jeremiah Gaines, M. Ed, takes his combined experience as a Division 1 athlete and college educator to break down the different components of a college athlete's career and push student athletes to work for the bigger picture of college athletics. In this book, Gaines will discuss: the recruitment and application process, scholarships and choosing your school, money management on a college budget, the need to balance athletics with academics, how to be the best teammate on and off the field, and gathering the resources needed to succeed beyond college. No matter your chosen sport or future plans either in the world of business or as a professional athlete, college is meant to be a stepping stone to that future. With a thorough game plan on how to best prepare, communicate, and execute, you'll enter the college arena with a fast start and strong finish. A coach once told Gaines, "Most of the time, student athletes put all of their efforts into getting the chance to 'make it, ' but then once they're actually there, they're not prepared for it. Then the opportunity is gone before they even realize what happened." That's not going to be your story. You're not just going to make it-you're going to elevate above the competition and thrive.

The Athlete's Game Plan for College and Career

Author : Stephen K. Figler
Publisher : Peterson Nelnet Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book The Athlete's Game Plan for College and Career written by Stephen K. Figler and published by Peterson Nelnet Company. This book was released on 1984 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

I Came As a Shadow

Author : John Thompson
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
ISBN 13 : 1250619343
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book I Came As a Shadow written by John Thompson and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK The long-awaited autobiography from Georgetown University’s legendary coach, whose life on and off the basketball court threw America’s unresolved struggle with racial justice into sharp relief. John Thompson was never just a basketball coach and I Came As A Shadow is categorically not just a basketball autobiography. After five decades at the center of race and sports in America, Thompson—the iconic NCAA champion, Black activist, and educator—was ready to make the private public at last, and he completed this autobiography shortly before his death in the historically tumultuous summer of 2020. Chockful of stories and moving beyond mere stats (three Final Fours, four-time national coach of the year, seven Big East championships, 97 percent graduation rate), Thompson’s book drives us through his childhood under Jim Crow segregation to our current moment of racial reckoning. We experience riding shotgun with Celtics icon Red Auerbach and coaching NBA Hall of Famers like Patrick Ewing and Allen Iverson. What were the origins of the the phrase “Hoya Paranoia”? You’ll see. And parting his veil of secrecy, Thompson brings us into his negotiation with a D.C. drug kingpin in his players’ orbit in the 1980s, as well as behind the scenes of his years on the Nike board. Thompson’s mother was a teacher who had to clean houses because of racism in the nation's capital. His father could not read or write. Their son grew up to be a man with his own larger-than-life statue in a building that bears his family’s name on a campus once kept afloat by the selling of 272 enslaved Black people. This is a great American story, and John Thompson’s experience sheds light on many of the issues roiling our nation. In these pages, he proves himself to be the elder statesman whose final words college basketball and the country need to hear. I Came As A Shadow is not a swan song, but a bullhorn blast from one of America’s most prominent sons.

College Student-Athletes

Author : Michael T. Miller
Publisher : IAP
ISBN 13 : 1607522160
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book College Student-Athletes written by Michael T. Miller and published by IAP. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a critical and objective study of the contemporary college student athlete. Framed around the process of recruitment, transition, and support of student athletes in higher education, the volume is a response to societal pressures to reform college athletics. Driven by publicity and the potential for revenue gains, colleges and universities have invested heavily in developing athletic programs, coaches, and facilities. Yet few resources are invested strategically in the personal and intellectual development of student athletes. Written by a team of authors with first-hand experience working with student athletes and transitional programs, the volume argues that institutional attention must be directed at caring for the personal and intellectual growth of student athletes. Highlighting some best-practice curricula and exploring the psychological issues surrounding participating in often highly-competitive athletics, the authors consistently conclude that institutional responsibility is of the utmost and immediate importance. Authors also consider the unique settings of student athletes in community and private liberal arts colleges, demonstrating the broad interest in athletics and institutional competition. The result is an important volume that will be of interest to those who counsel and administer intercollegiate athletic programs, faculty and researchers looking for insightful baseline data on the contemporary student athlete, and those concerned with transitional programs and the future of higher education.

College Athletes’ Rights and Well-Being

Author : Eddie Comeaux
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421423855
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book College Athletes’ Rights and Well-Being written by Eddie Comeaux and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "College Athletes' Rights and Well-Being covers major policy issues in collegiate sports and seeks to address the issue of college athletics from the perspective of the athlete's well-being. It is written for those who seek to enhance their understanding of the intercollegiate athletics landscape. This textbook is intended for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, though scholars, teachers, practitioners, athletic administrators, and advocates of intercollegiate athletics will also find it essential. The book is arranged into 16 individual chapters that cover a range of topics on college athletes' rights and well-being. It is not exhaustive, but the editor believes that current concerns, challenges, and themes of relevance to higher education researchers and practitioners will certainly be well addressed" -- Provided by publisher.

Play For Something: Inspiration, Strategies, and Know-How for College Athletes to Succeed in the Classroom and Beyond

Author : Malte Kramer
Publisher : Peterson's
ISBN 13 : 0768941407
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (689 download)

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Download or read book Play For Something: Inspiration, Strategies, and Know-How for College Athletes to Succeed in the Classroom and Beyond written by Malte Kramer and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Play For Something provides student athletes with the inspiration, strategies, and know-how to succeed in the classroom and beyond. Written by a Division 1 basketball player who graduated as the valedictorian of his class with a 4.0 GPA, this book covers everything from study strategies to productivity theory, from memory mastery to effective writing strategies, and from homesickness to networking. The book contains insightful stories from some of the world's leading athletes and business experts, including Olympians, Academic All-Americans, and prominent business leaders. A must-read for student athletes, the first part of the book deals with the motivation and inspiration student athletes often miss when it comes to academics and a career beyond athletics. It helps student athletes identify their passion and learn from the success stories of others. The second part of the book is devoted to the systems and knowledge that allow students to excel, including character building, life balance, networking, support system, and personal branding. The third part of the book provides the practical tips and tricks the author used to maintain a 4.0 GPA through four years of college, offering exceptional techniques to help improve memory, speed-reading, college writing, research, and citation skills.

Key Challenges Facing Student Athletes and Connections to Their Choice of Major

Author : Kimberlee J. Henrion
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book Key Challenges Facing Student Athletes and Connections to Their Choice of Major written by Kimberlee J. Henrion and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the reasons student athletes choose their major and the challenges they face creating a successful student identity, and ultimately graduating with degrees of value to them. A survey was created utilizing themes from previous studies, and distributed at one Midwestern Division I university. Questions regarding time management, academic conflicts, health issues, service usage, selection of major, career aspirations, and perceptions of identity, following Arthur Chickering's theory of College Student Development were asked. Results show the majority of the 171 student athlete respondents indicated few conflicts with time management (e.g., they generally have time to complete class work), health (e.g., they generally do not have difficulties maintaining health), or academics (e.g., they generally can take needed classes). Student athletes utilize few of the services provided such as early registration and study table, and most have chosen their major out of interest. They also perceive their identity as both student and athlete, not primarily as one or the other. There were several significant differences between gender in health, academic service usage, and identity perception. Female student athletes feel stressed, use academic services, and perceive themselves primarily as a student more than their juniors than freshman have a job waiting after college. One significant difference between scholarship levels was found, whereas those on full scholarships more often planned to become a professional athlete. On a small scale, a progression of identity development, from that of an "athlete" during their early years of college to more of a "student" during their final college years was found. These findings affirm some previous research on student athletes, while adding to the knowledge base by having included student athletes from all sports and collecting data regarding service usage. Overall, this study shows that student athletes as a whole do not have severe academic or identity challenges, and are able to choose majors and careers of interests.

The Student Athlete's Handbook

Author : Perry Bromwell
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780471149750
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (497 download)

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Download or read book The Student Athlete's Handbook written by Perry Bromwell and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1997-10-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the Answers for Student Athletes and Parents Choosing a college or university is a major life decision, especially if you're an athlete. The Student Athlete's Handbook provides a wealth of practical and essential information to help you make the right choice for your athletic as well as your academic future. Here's where you'll find: * Ways to assess your true ability. * How to decide which NCAA division is right for you. * Guidelines for handling the recruitment process. * Tips on showcasing your athletic skills for coaches and scouts. * Advice on making the adjustment to college life. * A sport-by-sport listing of facts and figures on scholarships and financial aid. * Complete NCAA rules and regulations. * Possibilities of pursuing your sport after college. Plus inside advice from NFL great Herschel Walker, NCAA basketball star Saudia Roundtree, Detroit Pistons coach Doug Collins, PGA tour pro Fred Funk, and many other athletes and coaches

Student Athletes

Author : Kevin Mullin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781727559330
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (593 download)

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Download or read book Student Athletes written by Kevin Mullin and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-28 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written for student athletes, their parents, mentors, families and supporters, for coaches, and Athletic Directors. It has ideas and insights for anyone who is trying to choose a college, or a career. It's for everyone interested in sports at the high school or college level -- but especially with those who parent, coach, or guide student athletes as they make some of the most important decisions of their lives. Behind every teen student athlete is an exhausted parent!The book is about the process of a high school athlete preparing to compete at the college level, written by someone who knows that journey very well. Over the years, I've discussed many aspects of this process, with other athletes and with teenagers, with their parents, coaches and Athletic Directors. Many people have found my insights helpful and have urged me to write a book. This is that book.Parents and coaches who read the book will have a catalyst for rich dialogue with their student athlete, about recognizing core values, setting priorities, and enhancing decision-making. Let me lay out two core values right here. The first is that you must believe in yourself; that's where this book starts because that's where success starts. Athletes, believe in yourselves. Parents, believe in your children, and in their ability to make good decisions about the college which best fits their needs.Second, always strive for excellence. Nothing is guaranteed to you but if you find a task or a sport which inherently interests you; if you work hard, stay focused, find good mentors and listen to them, you will vastly improve your chances of success. If your core values serve as a platform for developing good work habits, you'll get the most out of your abilities in sports and in life. That is all that anyone can ask of you, and all you should ever ask of yourself.

The Student Athlete Survival Guide

Author : Marc Isenberg
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Student Athlete Survival Guide written by Marc Isenberg and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 2000-08 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a resource for high school and college athletes, their parents, and coaches. Learn what to ask when selecting a college and a coach, and how to get the best financial aid package, as well as ways to balance the demands of your sport and your education. Also helps the athlete set and achieve goals, plan for the future, and develop a perspective on the value of sports.