Journal of Student-Athlete Educational Development and Success
Contents & Abstracts, Volume 1, 2019

ISBN 978-0-89641-591-1

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    #Blessed: Collegiate Athletes’ Perceptions of Community Service — Amanda L. Paule-Koba, Rachel Wright — Intercollegiate athletics are often referred to as the “front porch” of the university, the face to a name (Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, 2009). Not only do collegiate athletes have to perform for their collegiate team and succeed academically, but they also must represent the university in a socially responsible manner (Amos, 2011). Many athletic departments around the country offer and encourage community service opportunities to their athletes. Thus, it is important to understand the motivations, perceptions, and impact these experiences have on the athletes. This study examined 71 male and female collegiate athletes’ perceptions about participating in community service. Results indicated that participation in community service activities are initiated and motivated by coaches’ and administrators’ encouragement. These experiences built a bond and sense of togetherness amongst teammates, which strengthened the participants’ athletic experience. Additionally, athletes stated they felt a responsibility to make a positive impact within the community through various service ventures they took part of as a member of their team. Keywords: Athletes, Community Service, Division I, Intercollegiate Athletics (1-25)

  • Examining Challenges Student-Athletes Face that Affect Academic Performance — Riley T. Price — This study examines the various challenges and demands placed upon collegiate student-athletes that can affect their academic performance. The purpose of this review of literature was to inform and educate those closely involved with student athletes (e.g., athletic administrators, professors, coaches, parents, academic services professionals) about the many challenges facing the student-athlete in hopes to provide them with a better understanding and insight to possible solutions regarding the proper balance between athletics and academics. Collegiate student-athletes are faced with the same developmental challenges and stressors as their non-athlete peers, but they are also expected to deal with the challenges of athletic involvement (e.g., time demands, physical demands, travel schedules, sleep deprivation, stereotypes, prejudices, degree requirements, malnutrition) (DiPaolo, 2017). Such additional demands may put athletes at greater risk for experiencing physical/psychological health problems and the decline of academic performance (Etzel, 2006). (26-38)

  • Academic Advising for Student-Athletes: Building the Framework for Success Off the Field — Kara M. Edwards, Warren K. Simpson, Veronica D. Snow — Student-athletes are a unique group of individuals that must often find the balance between academics and athletics. Finding that balance could be both overwhelming and exhausting, but finding the balance can lead to an athlete's success both on and off the field. Athletic advisors assist student-athletes with academic demands, eligibility requirements, and future career decisions which can be beneficial. This review of policies, articles, and textbooks combines information that will be both educational and useful for those in their academic advising programs. (39-54)

  • The Importance of Nutrition for the Collegiate Student-Athlete — Jordan Gibson — The purpose of this paper is to inform college coaches, athletes, and the public on the importance of nutrition for the college athlete. College athletes across the board are substantially under-educated on the topic of nutrition. What to eat, when to eat, how much to eat, and why an athlete eats certain foods are questions that should be answered before the athlete engages in a stressful season of practicing and competition. Being a student as well as an athlete creates many life stressors that affect not only the physical body, but also the psychosocial development of the student athlete. This paper highlights macronutrients, micronutrients, and the role of the nutritionist that should educate athletes on what they need to know pertaining to nutrition. (59-63)

  • From the archives . . . Race and the Educational Orientations of College Athletes: Implications for Career Counseling — Audwin Anderson, John Warfield, J. Steven Picou, Duane A. Gill — The career behavior of athletes in American society is a topic which has received relatively little attention from both vocational and counseling psychologists, as well as occupational sociologists and other researchers in sport. The present paper presents: (1) a theoretical framework for identifying career choice problems experienced college athletes; (2) empirical data which provides basic support for our conceptual and theoretical contentions: and (3) an initial career counseling strategy derived from both the theoretical framework and analysis of the data. (64-77)

    • BOOK REVIEWS

  • A Staff Guide to Addressing Disuptive and Danagerous Behavior on Campus, Reviewed by Warren K. Simpson (78-79)

  • Foundations of Abnormality: Myths, Misconceptions,and Movies, Reviewed by Warren K. Simpson (80-81)

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