Date Approved
5-31-2006
Embargo Period
4-7-2016
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)
College athletes--Drug use--New Jersey; Steroid abuse--New Jersey
Disciplines
Higher Education Administration
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to provide data on the attitudes, knowledge, and deterrents of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III student-athletes related to illegal steroid abuse. One hundred and two student-athletes from Rowan University completed a survey to evaluate their knowledge of anabolic steroids and the NCAA Division III Drug-testing policy. The student-athletes also responded to statements regarding their current attitudes towards anabolic steroids and some deterrents to the use of steroids. Results indicated that NCAA Division III student-athletes do possess general knowledge of anabolic steroids and feel the use of anabolic steroids during athletic competition is morally wrong. The findings also suggest that there is a significant difference in the attitudes of male and female athletes in their opinions on anabolic steroid use, general knowledge of anabolic steroids, NCAA Drug-testing knowledge, and deterrents to the use of anabolic steroids.
Recommended Citation
Smicklo, Keith, "NCAA Division III student-athletes' attitudes and knowledge of anabolic steroids" (2006). Theses and Dissertations. 935.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/935
