Date Approved
5-8-2008
Embargo Period
3-21-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Higher Education Administration
Department
Educational Services and Leadership
College
College of Education
Advisor
Sisco, Burton
Subject(s)
Academic achievement--New Jersey; College athletes--New Jersey
Disciplines
Higher Education Administration
Abstract
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.
Recommended Citation
Dickerson, Jaime A., "Factors affecting academic performance in selected Division III student-athletes" (2008). Theses and Dissertations. 716.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/716
