Keywords

Athlete, Student-Athlete, Collegiate Athlete

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological Dissertation in Practice was to define the terms student-athletes and athlete-student by discovering any differences in non-cognitive variables between the two groups. Additionally, this study attempted to identify any differences in career transition expectations between student-athletes and athlete-students. Thirteen NCAA athletes from various universities across the United States were included. With the use of one-on-one semi structured interviews, five themes emerged. The themes that emerged were 1) Both types of athletes attend college for different reasons. 2) Differences in level of commitment. 3) Both types of athletes strive for academic success. 4) Different expectations of athletic career retirement. 5) Both types of athletes need support during their athletic career retirement. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.

Completion Date

2025

Semester

Summer

Committee Chair

Tom Fisher

Degree

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

College

College of Community Innovation and Education

Department

Department of Learning Sciences and Educational Research

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Campus Location

Orlando (Main) Campus

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