Performance Of Student-athletes Research Articles

Academic Achievement among NCAA Division 2 Student-Athletes and Non-Athletes

There is a lack of published research on the evaluation of academic success among student-athletes in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 2 (D2) institutions. Our study focused on comparing academic performance and career prospects between student-athletes and non-athletes (traditional students) at a D2 university. A survey measuring academic and career-related variables was administered to 170 participants, with 92 (54%) being student-athletes and 78 (46%) being non-athlete students. Our findings revealed no statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of study hours, grade point average, and academic motivation. Moreover, there were no disparities in declared majors, expected graduation timelines, and career aspirations. The academic performance of student-athletes was found to be similar to that of their non-athlete counterparts. Most D2 student-athletes did not foresee pursuing professional sports careers, highlighting the importance of academic achievement in their overall career objectives.

Facets of Motivation towards Physical Well-Being and Psychosocial Performance of Student-Athletes

Facets of Motivation towards Physical Well-Being and Psychosocial Performance of Student-Athletes

Ready for transition: understanding the experiences of student-athletes’ participation in intercollegiate sports

Background: Various studies have examined the transitional experiences of student-athletes from specific sports; however, there is a scant amount of literature analysing how student-athletes dealt with the transition from high school to intercollegiate sports participation in the Philippine context. Research Objective: This study aims to examine the transition of student-athletes from high school to intercollegiate sports participation. Methods: This study explored the beneficial experiences of six athletes at the MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology in the transition from high school to intercollegiate sports participation. The study used an explanatory, descriptive qualitative design with data obtained through semi-structured interviews. Finding/Result: The results of the study found challenges in managing the transition: focus and commitment, and the coach-athlete relationship. Additionally, this study has identified a support system that has had a significant impact on their overall athletic performance: it increases motivation and boosts morale. The study found the differences between the transitions in terms of training, dealing with coaches, and working with fellow athletes; the effect of the transition on the overall performance of student-athletes; the support system from different people and organisations; and the impact of the support system on the arrangements of student-athletes. The study’s results emphasise the importance of support systems in mitigating the challenges experienced in the transition from high school to intercollegiate sports participation. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the transition and support systems have a substantial influence on the development of athletes. The findings showed that the participants exhibited a preference for prioritising their academic pursuits over attempting to balance academic and sports careers. This study provides quality results that could help the university develop its sports programme.

The Status of the Academic Performance of University of Baguio High School (UBHS) Athletes

This study delves into the status of the academic performance of student-athletes of University of Baguio High School (UBHS) aiming to evaluate the correlation between academic performance and athletic participation; analyze the extent of the effect of athletic participation in events to their academic performance; identify the support given to them by the Athletics Office, UB High School and other UB offices to help them in their academics; and, provide recommendations to further improve their academic performance. Utilizing the descriptive survey method, data was collected through survey questionnaires formatted in Google form and analyzed to understand the academic performance of UBHS student-athletes and explore potential factors influencing their performance. A total of 95 responded to the study among the 154 student-athletes enrolled in the University of Baguio High School for the academic year 2022-2023 who were surveyed. Findings of this study reveal that the academic performance of the participants showed a very satisfactory to outstanding grade and there is no correlation between academic performance and athletic participation. Furthermore, the participants identified that athletic participation enhances their self-confidence, leading to increased engagement in classroom activities. It further propels them to graduate high school, pursue college education, potentially engage in sports at the collegiate level, and refine their time management abilities. Proper scheduling of training, time given to do their assignments, consideration, help, motivation and advice both from their coaches and teachers and counseling were the support identified by the participants given to them by the academic community. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the Athletics Office, UBHS faculty, and the UBHS Principal’s Office retain their practices in supporting the student-athletes but should be enhanced to help them excel both in academics and sports.

Coaching Behavior and Student-Athlete Performance in a Women’s Universty in China

Coaching in the realm of sports has transcended its traditional boundaries, evolving into a multifaceted discipline that encompasses much more than simply teaching technical skills or devising winning strategies. Coaches are now recognized as pivotal figures who wield immense influence over the development, motivation, and performance of student-athletes.This study determined the relationship between coaching styles and student-athlete performance with the end view of developing a comprehensive guide for a team-building program for both the coaches and athletes.The researcher used the descriptive-comparative correlational research design,The researcher will only select the athletes who are actively involve in the sports program of the university and who are bonafide athlete of Hunan Women’s University during the conduct of the study. The researcher made use of the researcher-made questionnaire which was the main tool to gather the data in this research.Statistical Treatment of the Data includes Frequency Count and Percentage,Weighted Mean,t-test/Analysis of Variance (F-Test),Pearson’s r.The analysis of athlete respondents' perceptions reveals a high level of satisfaction and positive perception regarding their relationship with the coach.The self-assessment of student athlete respondents demonstrates a noteworthy trend of consistent and high levels of self-assurance and confidence across various dimensions of their athletic performance.There is strong positive correlations observed between coach behavior and athlete self-assessment and it underscores the importance of supportive, communicative, and motivating coaching approaches in enhancing athlete performance and well-being. Based on these findings, the study proposes six measures such as prioritizing sports programs and strengthening injury prevention programs.

Coach Leadership Behavior and Student Athlete Performance: Towards A University Sports Leadership Program

This study investigated the correlation between coach leadership behavior and their performance in Huaihua University, Hunan Province, China with the purpose of proposing a University Sports Leadership Program. The participants in this study are college athlete athletes. Stratified sampling technique was used in the selection of participants. There was a total of 240 college athletes representing the various sports team in the university. The researcher used adapted questionnaires that assessed the leadership behavior of coaches and athlete performance respectively, using some constructs from the Leadership Scale for Sport (LSS): training and instruction, democratic decision making, autocratic decision making, social support and positive feedback and A Cross-Sport Athletic Performance Rating Scale measuring Self-motivation, Self-confidence, Emotional Stability, Athletic Ability, and Character. The overall result suggests a strong relationship, as coach leadership behavior is significantly and highly correlated with student athletes' level of performance; and The Sports Leadership Program emerged as a result of an in-depth study that revealed a strong correlation between athlete performance and coach leadership behavior. The program aims to maximize team relationships and athlete development by addressing gaps in coaching techniques that have been discovered.

Time Management Practices: Its Impact on Student Athletes' Performance

This study determined the time management practices and the performance of student-athletes. Focusing on key aspects such as student-athlete profiles, the level of time management practices, the impact of these practices, factors influencing student-athletes, and the significant relationship between profiles and time management levels, this research utilized a quantitative descriptive design. Employing a purposive random sampling method, the study encompassed 200 student-athlete respondents from the six prestigious GensanPRISAA colleges in General Santos City. Results showed that respondents were predominantly male, aged 21-23, engaged in basketball and team sports, and enrolled as first-year Criminology students with notable academic performance and local competition achievements. Results revealed a high level of time management skills demonstrated by student-athletes in managing both training sessions and academic schedules. These skills significantly influenced academic performance, athletic achievements, social relationships, and personal well-being. Additionally, the study identified various factors affecting time management, including school and teacher demands, athletic commitments, personal priorities, and social relationships. Surprisingly, there was no significant relationship between demographic profiles and time management practices, indicating other influential factors. To address these findings, the study suggested Enhancing the Student-Athlete Development Program to comprehensively support student-athletes in improving time management skills across different domains. In conclusion, the study emphasized the importance of time management skills among student-athletes and advocated for tailored support programs to foster their holistic development, regardless of demographic characteristics.

Longitudinal Monitoring of Biomechanical and Psychological State in Collegiate Female Basketball Athletes Using Principal Component Analysis.

The growth in participation in collegiate athletics has been accompanied by increased sport-related injuries. The complex and multifactorial nature of sports injuries highlights the importance of monitoring athletes prospectively using a novel and integrated biopsychosocial approach, as opposed to contemporary practices that silo these facets of health. Data collected over two competitive basketball seasons were used in a principal component analysis (PCA) model with the following objectives: (i) investigate whether biomechanical PCs (i.e., on-court and countermovement jump (CMJ) metrics) were correlated with psychological state across a season and (ii) explore whether subject-specific significant fluctuations could be detected using minimum detectable change statistics. Weekly CMJ (force plates) and on-court data (inertial measurement units), as well as psychological state (questionnaire) data, were collected on the female collegiate basketball team for two seasons. While some relationships (n = 2) were identified between biomechanical PCs and psychological state metrics, the magnitude of these associations was weak (r = |0.18-0.19|, p < 0.05), and no other overarching associations were identified at the group level. However, post-hoc case study analysis showed subject-specific relationships that highlight the potential utility of red-flagging meaningful fluctuations from normative biomechanical and psychological patterns. Overall, this work demonstrates the potential of advanced analytical modeling to characterize components of and detect statistically and clinically relevant fluctuations in student-athlete performance, health, and well-being and the need for more tailored and athlete-centered monitoring practices.

Student-Athlete Non-Academic Performance in Sport Faculty

The purpose of this study is to examine student-athlete non-academic performance in the sports faculty. Research on the topic has highlighted the complex interplay between student athletes' identities as athletes and scholars. The author surveyed 319 student-athletes in the sports faculty environment of the Indonesia University of Education. The survey was conducted using the non-cognitive factors affecting student-athlete performance, which include three major indicators such as perceptions of student-athletes from faculty, peers, and the student-athletes themselves; academic experiences of a student-athlete; and awareness of influencing factors. The results show that student-athletes' non-academic performance is in the fair category. The three dimensions show a grade point average of 3.08 for the academic experiences of a student-athlete dimension, 3.19 for the awareness of influencing factors dimension, and 3.14 for the perceptions of student-athlete indicators from faculty, peers, and the student-athlete. Regression analysis shows the contribution of each dimension of non-academic performance of student athletes, showing a relative contribution of 35% perceptions from faculty, peers, and the student athlete, 30% academic experiences, and 35% awareness of influencing factors. The study's findings demonstrate that student athletes' nonacademic performance in sports faculties has negative effects. This condition becomes a challenge for educational institutions to create a special academic arrangement for student-athletes; the continuity of a non-academic situation must be designed to support their academic performance. Keywords: Student-athlete, Non-Academic Performance, Sport Policy

The impact of service quality, family support, and coach-athlete intimacy on the achievement performance of student-athletes through motivation as a mediator

This study aimed at measuring service quality, family support, coach-athlete intimacy to student-athlete achievement performance through motivation as a mediator. This was a correlational descriptive study that utilized the SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) approach with the assistance of Smart PLS. The researchers developed an instrument based on previous research data with a scale of 1–4. The subjects of this study were 125 Riau province student-athletes who will compete at POPNAS (National Student Sports Week) in Indonesia. Subjects consisted of 73 male athletes and 52 female athletes aged 15 ± 1.6 years. For data analysis, we used Smart PLS. The structural relationship model testing generated ten hypotheses. Among these, only the relationship between Coach-Athlete Intimacy and Achievement Performance showed a p-value of 0.532 &gt; 0.05, indicating a lack of significant effect. However, the remaining nine hypotheses demonstrated a significant effect. The research model fulfills the fit model criteria, with data based on an SRMR (Standardized Root Mean Square) value of 0.064. The publication of this study anticipates improvements in service quality, family support, and nurturing coach-athlete relationships to enhance athlete motivation and achievement performance. Further research endeavors are essential to expand the sample size and explore additional variables influencing sports achievement.

For the Love of the Game? The Effect of Financial Incentives on Student-Athlete Performance.&amp;nbsp;

For the Love of the Game? The Effect of Financial Incentives on Student-Athlete Performance.&amp;nbsp;

Impact Of Social Support On Increasing Motivation Of Student Athlete Performance

The study aims to find out the impact of social support on the motivation of an athlete student to perform in academic or sporting fields. The author hopes to implement social support for athlete students, especially those close to them, to increase their motivation. The subjects of this study were 35 students athletes on students of sports science using purposive sampling techniques. The research method uses quantitative research, which is a method of correlation analysis with the type of prediction study to provide information about the influence of social support on the motivation of students athletes. The results of this study suggest that there is a positive relationship between social support and academic pretrial motivation and student athlete sports. Target linear and single correlation tests using spss 25 application, showing a significance of &lt;0,05. Obtained the end result that social support can affect the increased motivation of academic and sporting achievement in student athletes.

Sports Stressors and Academic Performance of Student-Athletes in Selected Colleges of Education in Ghana

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of sports stressors and academic performance of student-athletes in selected colleges of education in Ghana. The study was guided by two (4) specific objectives: (a) To assess the influence of sporting stress on the academic performance of student-athletes in Colleges of Education in Ghana; (b) To compare the GPA of student-athletes in the year of competitive sports and the year of no competitive sports in the Colleges of Education in Ghana and (e) to recommend ways of managing stress to enhance student athlete’s academic performance. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design, in which both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. The study was conducted in Ghana. Simple random sampling was used to select student-athletes while purposive sampling was used to select tutors. The target population for this study was 12 tutors and 768 student-athletes in six (6) Ghana Colleges of Education. The total sample size for the study was 335 (12 tutors &amp; 323 students-athletes). The instruments for data collection were a questionnaire, an interview guide and document analyses. Both, descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 20). Descriptive statistics summarized, organized and described the responses when addressing study objectives through the use of means, standard deviations, frequencies, and percentages. Inferential statistics such as ANOVA and Point biserial were used to test the formulated null hypotheses. All hypotheses were tested at p&lt;0.05 alpha level of significance. The study found that competitive sports stressors have a statistically significant influence on the academic performance of student-athletes in colleges of education in Ghana. The study also revealed that competitive sports stress has a statistically significant influence on the academic performance of student-athletes, especially the females, in colleges of education in Ghana. This study therefore, recommends that female student-athletes be given scholarships to motivate and enhance other female students’ participation in competitive sports. The study also recommends that colleges of Education in Ghana introduce stress management strategies to address stressors’ link to academic performance of student-athlete.

Talented athletes as high achievers—only in sports? Analysis of academic performance and the impact of dual career assistance programmes in upper secondary school

The simultaneous pursuit of success in elite sport and the highest school qualification is considered to be one of the challenges for adolescents who are sporting talents. Dual career assistance programmes (DCAPs) for student-athletes are designed to help master this challenge in the best possible way. This study focusses on the upper secondary school performance of 200 student-athletes from an elite sports school. First, the school performance of student-athletes enrolled in two different DCAPs was compared. In addition to the educational services in DCAP‑1, DCAP‑2 includes a 1-year extension of the school period and the option of spreading the final exam phase out over several school years. Second, the school performance of student-athletes was compared with the performance of the entire student population. The analyses yielded the following findings: 1) student-athletes’ school performance is well above the average of the entire student population. 2) Although, DCAP‑2 users are much more involved in elite sport, their school performance and performance development do not differ from DCAP‑1 users. These results do not provide any indication of a systematic neglect of student-athletes’ academic career in favour of their athletic career. DCAPs appear to ensure the success of student-athletes’ academic careers effectively.

Athletic participation, time management and academic performance of student athletes in San Isidro, Leyte

Athletic participation has been in a tight spot when juxtaposed with academic performance for decades of debates and empirical studies. Athletic participation critics would claim that it is detrimental to the performance of the students inside the classroom or "outside the court." This would often be opposed by sports enthusiasts claiming that this type of engagement hones the students holistically. This paper attempted to confirm that the existence of the time management variable can help boost the positive relationship between athletic participation and academic performance among 96 student-athletes in San Isidro, Leyte. High positive correlations occurred between athletic participation and time management; time management and academic performance; and, athletic participation and academic performance. This study also confirmed what is considered important and urgent by this group in terms of student-athlete activities using the Eisenhower Matrix of the ABC Time Management Analysis. Finally, it can be deduced from the time allocation results that the more the student-athletes stick to a time allocation effective to them, the better the results are in all three aspects being studied.

The role of special program in sports in the athletic activities and performance of student-athletes in physical education

The role of sports in education has been very evident across various educational institutions. Based on the previously conducted studies, it has been recognized as a builder of solid intellect for students. However, only a few investigations were found concerning the role of SPS in the development of student-athletes’ athletic activities and performance in Physical education in a local setting here in the Philippines; hence, the conduct of the study regarding this matter is highly recommended. In connection to this, the present study aims to determine the role of the Special Program in Sports (SPS) in the athletic activities and performance of student-athletes in physical education. This study utilized a self-made questionnaire where inputs were taken from the related literature and studies reviewed and adapted to the Coaching Behavior Scale for Sport (CBS-S). Moreover, part of the questionnaire dealt with the coaching commitment and physical development of student-athletes involving the 4Cs (caring, character, competence, and connection). Descriptive and regression analyses were utilized to interpret data gathered from the respondents. The results have shown that the level of SPS was found to be very high in terms of instructor/coach, sports event, sports facilities, and training schedule. Also, the level of athletic activities was reported as high concerning training performance, regular sports participation, and health status, and very high in regards to theoretical knowledge, athletic potential, focus and discipline, resiliency and humility, and harmony and unity. SPS has been found to have no significant effect on the athletic activities and performance of student-athletes. Recommendations for the improvement of coaches and student-athletes, and future research to support the findings of this study are presented.

Sports and school involvement and performance: a systematic review of literature

The purpose of this article was to map the published empirical investigations on the involvement and sports and school performance of young athletes, through a systematic literature search in the Lilacs, ProQuest, Scielo and SportDiscus electronic databases. The characteristics of the studies were analyzed using absolute frequency, while their results were analyzed using categories (NVIVO PRO, version 12). The 17 selected studies revealed, in the athletes' perception, more benefits than harms due to the involvement with the sport, a positive relationship between sport and study, and a positive influence of sports practice on the academic performance of student-athletes. It can be concluded that the dual career accumulates numerous commitments and obligations, however, the benefits and positive relationships established make this involvement, in the perception of young people, something favorable to their development, making it essential to their human formation in a comprehensive way. Further research is needed to broaden the understanding of how trainings are related and how they influence the lives of student-athletes throughout their lives. Key Words: Athlete, Students, Education, Youth Sport.

Study habits and scholastic performance of junior student-athletes in educational district IV

This study was undertaken to determine the study habits and scholastic performance of junior student-athletes in Educational District IV. The researcher examined the profile of the respondents, scholastic performance in terms of their final average and their study habits in textbook reading, notetaking, reviewing, memorizing, preparing for tests, time management and concentration, using descriptive evaluative correlation approach for a comprehensive analysis of the study. In this study, the researcher utilized an adapted, modified survey-questionnaire which underwent pilot testing, validation and reliability test The researchers found out that the there was a significant relationship between student-athletes’ textbook reading, notetaking, reviewing, memorizing, time management and concentration and scholastic performance while there is no significant relationship in their preparation of tests and their scholastic performance. This signifies that the grade obtained by the student-athletes does not have anything to do with how they prepare for their tests. Based on the findings, the researchers noted that most of the respondents were Grade 10, males, and majority are into athletics. Moreover, the researcher concluded that the perception of student-athletes in different domains of study habits are all in the description of Sometimes. This implies that most of the student-athletes are not inclined to their study because they focus more on trainings as preparation for the competitions. Furthermore, the study revealed that the scholastic performance of student-athletes (M=83.43, SD=6.25) indicated that they still manage to obtain a passing grade. Moreover, the study also revealed that the most observed study habit is Memorizing (M=3.24, SD=0.48) while Taking Notes is the least observed study habit (M=3.00, SD=0.60). The researchers recommend that the results of this study be used in the preparation of the School Improvement Plan (SIP), as well as the Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) of each school for sports and academic support for student-athletes in line with the realization of schools’ mission and vision.

Perceived Coaches’ Attributes and Level of Fitness Skills Performance Among Student-Athletes

Good engagement of sports towards education enables the students to balance academic learning and sports skill acquisition. This study sought to find the relevance of perceived coaches’ attributes on the result of evaluation to the performance of student-athletes to produce successful athletes and coaches. It utilized descriptive-correlational research design to determine the significant relationship between attributes of school coaches and sports fitness skill performance of N=162 student-athletes. Instruments used were standardized Coaching Behavior Scale for Sports CBS-S and Standardized Sports Performance Physical Fitness Skill Test. The results disclosed that the sports fitness performance of the student-athletes according to cardiovascular endurance, agility, muscular strength, and flexibility were on highest level; power, reaction-time, and speed were on high level; balance was on average level; muscular endurance and coordination were on low level. It is concluded that the behavior of a coach may determine his competency in designing effective training, hence influence excellent achievement among athletes. Thus, an active engagement of sports towards education enables the students to balance academic learning and sports skill acquisition.

Online Training Program for Combative Sports on the Performance of Student-Athletes at Cavite State University

This study determined the effectiveness of the online training program for combative sports on the performance of student-athletes at Cavite State University. Specifically, the study sought answers to the research questions. The respondents of the study included fifty (50) student athletes? of combative sports from Cavite State University. The researcher-made questionnaire was checked by the thesis adviser and thesis consultant. The copies were multiplied and others sent via google form considering the health protocols. The main source of data prepared by the researcher were statistically treated using simple descriptive statistics such as the F-value formula and the weighted mean to determine the mean level of online training program of combative sports to the performance of student athletes in Cavite State University. There was an equal number of male and female respondents, during the conduct of the study. In terms of age majority were 21 years old and above during the time of the study. In terms of course, majority of the students were mainly in the field of Sports and in terms of year level, majority of the students were in their third level. In terms of sports event, majority of the students largely belong in the Sports Arnis during the time of the study. The results revealed that the level of online training program in terms of techniques, strategies, motivation, facility and equipment, and training program were perceived very high among the respondents. The results also revealed that the level of performance of student athletes in terms of grades in physical education has a linear relationship with flat distribution and has a descriptive equivalent of Very Satisfactory. The result revealed that the student athletes? profile on the performance of student athletes has no significant difference among the data points within and between the groups as the test incurred an F-value which is less than the critical value. The result revealed that in terms of the online training program on the performance of student athletes, there is a significant difference among the data points found within and between the groups as the test incurred an F-value 5.0388 which is less than the critical value. Drawn from the results of the study, the following conclusions are set forth; The null hypothesis stating that there is no significant effect in the student athletes? profile on the performance of student athletes? is accepted. The null hypothesis stating that there is no significant effect in the online training program on the performance of student athletes? is rejected. In the light of the findings and conclusion of the study. The student athletes? may continue their training to maintain and improve their skills and physical condition even if there is no upcoming competition. Also, student athletes? may motivate themselves to continue their online training even far away from their coaches and find an alternative way to continue their training even there is not enough equipment to be used and no proper venue to train. The coaches may continue their communication to their student athletes to monitor the progress especially in terms of technique, strategies, motivation, equipment and facility, and training program. The School Administrator must provide experiential learning to P.E. teachers through seminars/webinars, workshop and training about online distance training modality. Future researchers may use this research as a source of information or reference, especially about online training program of combative sports to the performance of student athletes. This study will also give new knowledge to people and this research can be improved by future researchers who want to have the same topic or pursue this study by giving more additional information and answers that can largely benefit the student athletes? who are experiencing diverse challenges in online training programs.