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THE COLLEGE STUDENT-ATHLETE AND ACADEMICS: A STUDY OF THE STUDENT-ATHLETE’S GRADE POINT AVERAGE IN AND OUT OF COMPETITION SEASON

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Degree
Masters in Education, Marietta College, Education, .
Abstract
The education of the collegiate athlete is a growing concern across the United States. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a representative group of collegiate athletes, and their success in the classroom at a mid-western college in Ohio. The researcher obtained the statistical information from the student-athletes at Marietta College. The study will encompass the 2003-2005 academic school years. The researcher compared the grade point average of the student-athletes in their competitive season to their grade point average out of season. The statistical information was acquired from the Marietta College Registrar and Athletic Director.
Subject Headings
Education, General
Keywords
Student-athlete; Grade point average; Marietta College
Advisor
Dr. Bill Bauer
Pages
34p.

Document number: marietta1147874690
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