The Influences of Peer and University Culture on Female Student Athletes' Perceptions of Career Termination, Professionalization, and Social Isolation

Research about student athletes in higher education has often addressed how sport participation affects academic commitment. Three prominent themes--career termination, professionalization and social isolation--were examined in female collegiate tennis and basketball athletes and were discussed in t...

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Published in:Journal of sport behavior 2000-12, Vol.23 (4), p.364-364
Main Authors: Riemer, Brenda A, Beal, Becky, Schroeder, Pete
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Athletes
College sports
Females
Perceptions
Social isolation
Sports psychology
Women athletes
Women's basketball
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Summary:Research about student athletes in higher education has often addressed how sport participation affects academic commitment. Three prominent themes--career termination, professionalization and social isolation--were examined in female collegiate tennis and basketball athletes and were discussed in terms of how they may affect the academic commitment of elite collegiate athletes.
ISSN:0162-7341
2641-3477