An Inside Look at the Life of a Student-Athlete

Author

Lauren A. Gomes

Publication Date

4-29-2020

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Groza, Mark

Degree Name

B.S. (Bachelor of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Marketing

Abstract

Student-athletes are constantly training, practicing, and doing rehab for their bodies. This takes away time that the student-athletes can spend on other aspects of their college career, such as studying, homework, or even meetings. This project was created to help faculty and staff gain a better understanding of the time demands a student-athlete may face on a normal day. The chosen athletes went through three interviews throughout the semester discussing their opinions and thoughts on their academics and athletic training. Overall, the athletes shared the common goals of receiving good grades, performing well in their sport and representing NIU to the best of their ability but were faced with extreme time demands. The interviews had also focused upon the effect the pandemic has on athletic and their lives.

Recommended Citation

Gomes, Lauren A., "An Inside Look at the Life of a Student-Athlete" (2020). Honors Capstones. 153.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/153

Extent

7 minutes

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

Rights Statement

In Copyright

Rights Statement 2

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Media Type

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