A Conceptual Model of Academic Success for Student-Athletes

Concern over the academic talent development of Division I student-athletes has led to increased research to explain variations in their academic performance. Although a substantial amount of attention has been given to the relationship between student-athletes and their levels of academic success,...

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Published in:Educational researcher 2011-06, Vol.40 (5), p.235-245
Main Authors: Comeaux, Eddie, Harrison, Keith C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Academic education
Athletes
Cognitive models
College Athletics
College students
Colleges
Educational research
Higher Education
Intercollegiate Cooperation
Intervention
National Survey of Student Engagement
Personal development
School campuses
Sports
Student athletes
Students
Talent
Talent Development
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Summary:Concern over the academic talent development of Division I student-athletes has led to increased research to explain variations in their academic performance. Although a substantial amount of attention has been given to the relationship between student-athletes and their levels of academic success, there remain critical theoretical and analytical gaps. The purpose of this article is to develop a conceptual model to understand and explain the cumulative processes and characteristics—as a whole and in stages—that influence academic success for Division I student-athletes. Research on student-athletes and academic success is reviewed and synthesized to provide a rationale for the basic elements of the conceptual model.
ISSN:0013-189X
1935-102X
DOI:10.3102/0013189X11415260