From the playing field to the classroom: The academic challenges for NCAA Division I athletes

• Published in: Journal for the study of sports and athletes in education Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 97 - 115
• Main Authors: Huml, Matt R., Bergman, Mathew J., Newell, Emily M., Hancock, Meg G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Routledge 04.05.2019
• Subjects: academic advising; academic services; athlete identity; athletic advising; college athletes; college athletics; intercollegiate athletics; Student-athletes

Student-athlete graduation rates have significantly increased in recent years, with the NCAA believing their retention and graduation rates now outpace the general college student population. Even with these promising changes, student-athletes still face a litany of academic challenges during their...