A Case Study on Fostering Process of Archer Student Athletes in Korea and Australia

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 99-112
Author(s):  
Kyo-Moon Oh ◽  
Yong-Suk Yim
Keyword(s):  
Student Athletes

#NCAAInclusion: Using Social Media to Engage NCAA Student-Athletes in Strategic Efforts to Promote Diversity and Inclusion

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (S1) ◽  
pp. S35-S43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yannick Kluch ◽  
Amy S. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Student Athlete ◽  
Media Campaign ◽  
Sports Industry ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Inclusive Excellence

In an increasingly diverse sports industry, inclusive excellence becomes an important axiom to engage a variety of stakeholders. This case study outlines the development of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Social Media Campaign launched by the NCAA’s Minority Opportunities and Interest Committee in partnership with the national Student-Athlete Advisory Committees. The goals of this campaign were to provide the more than 500,000 student-athletes in the NCAA with a platform to create a dialogue on diversity and inclusion on their campuses as well as to communicate the benefit of inclusive environments to the student-athlete experience. By outlining the steps from the campaign idea to its implementation, this case study provides students with the ability to (a) understand a major sport organization’s planning process for a national social media campaign focused on diversity and inclusion, (b) analyze current diversity trends in the sports industry using the NCAA as an example, (c) trace the NCAA membership’s engagement with the campaign, and (d) determine to which extent a campaign such as this one can serve as a starting point for anchoring inclusive excellence in the fabric of intercollegiate athletics departments.

An Intervention to Support Collegiate Student-Athletes in the Transition to Meaningful Lifetime Physical Activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Melinda B. Smith ◽  
Diane L. Gill ◽  
Erin J. Reifsteck
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Division Iii ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Psychological Wellness ◽  
Barriers And Opportunities

Former student-athletes (SAs) experience unique barriers to maintaining their physical activity, such as loss of team support, less motivation without specific goals, and identity-related changes. Informed by a self-determination theory framework, the authors developed a 6-week Pilates-based intervention to support the physical and psychological wellness of SAs by fostering self-determined motivation and basic psychological needs satisfaction as they make the transition to physically active alumni. In this case study, the authors outline the development and implementation of the program with final-year SAs (N = 12) at a Division III institution. Feasibility was demonstrated through high adherence and positive participant feedback suggesting they valued their experiences in the program and felt more confident in pursuing new forms of physical activity beyond college sports. To extend this type of programming at other institutions, the authors recommend that sport psychology professionals consider unique institutional barriers and opportunities for supporting SAs in their transition to meaningful lifetime activity.

scholarly journals The transitioning process: A qualitative case study of international swimming and diving student-athletes competing in the NCAA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-80
Author(s):  
Marcella Giuliana Otto ◽  
Jean Michael Martinez ◽  
Christopher Barnhill
Keyword(s):  
Intercollegiate Athletics ◽  
International Student ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Adjustment Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
International Student Athletes

Prior studies examining international student-athletes’ transition experiences to life on American colleges campuses have generally focused on outcomes related to their recruiting experience and change adaptation. Few studies included the adjustment process and challenges faced by the individuals. The primary purpose of this case study was to add to the existing literature by expanding on the psychological transition process of international swimming and diving student-athletes experience after joining an American intercollegiate athletics team. Utilizing Bridges (1986) model, the present study employed semi-structured interviews amongst 10 international student-athletes from a large NCAA Division I university. A thematic analysis revealed seven major themes, which were: realization that change was necessary, reflecting on the decision, language barrier, education system, cultural adjustment and valuable lessons,international bond, and words of wisdom. The findings suggested transition is a multi-stage process that occurs throughout student-athletes’ experiences on campus.   Key words: college athletics, international student-athletes, transitioning process

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