Improving the Academic Performance of Athletes

Thompson, Rosemary

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“…But, Bolig (1994) states that many sportsman students don't have a professional career in which the sport field they exercise and thus, they encounter stress related to their need of wondering about their career after school and their academic achievements. But Thompson (1986) states that student athletes' personal, academic and career needs differ from the general student population and points out that the athlete role is independently a source of career stress for the students. Figler and Figler (1984) mentioned career hardships of student athletes through a different point of view.…”

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The Analysis of Academic Motivation and Career Stress Relationships of the Students in Department of Physical Education and Sport

Çetinkaya¹

2019

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The purpose of this study is to determine the levels of career stress and academic motivation of the students in the departments of physical education and sports. 527 students who receive education in Physical Education and Sports Academies of Ahi Evran University, Erciyes University, Dumlupınar University and Çanakkale 18 Mart University participated in the study. In this study, personal information form, career stress scale and academic motivation scale were used as data collection tools. In the comparison of relevant data, range, frequency, t test, Anova test and simple regression analysis were performed. Besides, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed in order to reveal the factor structures of academic motivation and career stress scales. As a result of statistical analyzes, significant difference was not seen at levels of academic motivation and career stress for all dimensions in terms of the gender and certified sportsmanship variables of the participants. However, significant difference was seen in the total scores of identified extrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation extrinsic regulation, career uncertainty, job finding pressure and career stress in terms of grade variable. According to the results of the regression analyzes performed, negative significant correlation was detected between the academic motivation and career stress levels of participants.

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The Analysis of Academic Motivation and Career Stress Relationships of the Students in Department of Physical Education and Sport

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2019

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“…Athletics also develops students' sense of belonging or status within society and the educational environment (Goldberg & Chandler, 1992). It helps to develop personal and moral character while raising leadership, cooperation, coping strategies, risk taking, and achievement skills (Thompson, 1986). Dobosz & Beaty (1999) in their study indicated that athletes showed higher leadership ability than non -athletes.…”

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Interpersonal Values of Athletic and Non – Athletic Students of University of Chittagong

Paul

Islam

Hossain

2016

Int J Indian Psychol

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The present study investigated the interpersonal values of athletic and non – athletic students of university of Chittagong. To accomplish this purpose, a total of 80 students (20 athletic male, 20 athletic female, 20 non – athletic male, and 20 non – athletic female) were selected purposively as the sample of the study. The Bangla version of interpersonal values scale was used to collect data. Results showed that values regarding support, recognition, and benevolence varied significantly as a function of gender. Male was found to be more benevolent but less supportive and recognizable than female. Athletic and non – athletic students differ significantly in conformity and benevolence. Athletic students obtained higher scores both on conformity and benevolence than non – athletic students.

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“…Athletics also contributed to students' sense of belonging or status within society and the school (Goldberg and Chandler, 1992). It developed personal and moral character while promoting leadership, cooperation, coping strategies, risk taking, and achievement behavior (Thompson, 1986). Students involved in athletics have considerably fewer discipline problems and school suspensions, and non-school related drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse, and serious offenses with the law (Rombokas et al, 1995).…”

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“…Many supported a minimum grade, GPA, or behavior standards to allow students to participate at all levels of school sport (Ruffin, 1986;Thompson, 1986;McMillen, 1991;Morton et al, 1993;American Sports Institute, 1996).…”

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Academic Comparison of Athletes And Non-Athletes in a Rural High School

Zaugg¹

1998

NASSP Bulletin

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is a math teacher at the Magrath Junior/Senior High School in Magrath, Alberta, Canada. This study compares academic performance, behavior, and commitment of basketball and volleyball athletes and non-athletes in a rural Canadian high school. It compares mid-term and final grades in each school discipline; visits to an administrator for disciplinary visits; and demerit points for improper behavior; and estimates the mean weekly time commitment for athletes in each sport. The study provides support for the benefits of athletic programs at the high school level. any believe that athletics in school is contrary to values that pro-/ / mote learning and academic performance. Carlson (1993) M describes an urban high school noted for producing civic, educational, and business leaders. As the school rose to prominence in athletics, it declined in academic performance. Instead of graduating and boasting of strong community and business leaders, the school now boasts of students who have been drafted and play in professional sports.Other studies found conflicting results. Haynes (1990) cites a study of 58,000 high school juniors and seniors that found athletes were generally better students except for the two &dquo;big&dquo; sports, football and basketball. Maloney and McCormick (1993) support the finding that athletes in revenue sports do not, on average, perform as well in the classroom as their nonathlete peers. Athletes in the non-revenue sports had no difference in grades with non-athletes. Hood, Craig, and Ferguson (1992) reported that NOTE: This study was made possible through a grant by the Alberta Advisory Committee for Educational Studies.

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Improving the Academic Performance of Athletes

Abstract: Student athletes have certain needs that differ from the general student population, says this writer, who proposes a com prehensive program to enhance their academic potential.

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The Analysis of Academic Motivation and Career Stress Relationships of the Students in Department of Physical Education and Sport

The Analysis of Academic Motivation and Career Stress Relationships of the Students in Department of Physical Education and Sport

Interpersonal Values of Athletic and Non – Athletic Students of University of Chittagong

Academic Comparison of Athletes And Non-Athletes in a Rural High School

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