Factors affecting academic performance in selected Division III student-athletes

<p>The purpose of this study was to better understand selected NCAA Division III student-athletes and the factors that impact their academic performance. Of particular interest were Rowan University student-athletes. One hundred thirty-three athletes at a Division III institution completed a survey to evaluate what factors they reported impacted them academically. The survey addressed in-season versus out-of-season, athletes' attitudes, coaches' attitudes, and teachers' attitudes. It also dealt with demographic factors. The findings of the study showed that demographics play a role in academic performance. The study also found several correlations related to sport played and factors impacting academic performance.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in Higher Education Administration

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Services and Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2008

Author dc:creator

• Dickerson, Jaime A.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sisco, Burton

• Academic achievement--New Jersey; College athletes--New Jersey
• Higher Education Administration

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/716

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1700