Date Available
12-11-2013
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Year of Publication
2013
Document Type
Doctoral Dissertation
College
Education
Department/School/Program
Educational Policy Studies and Eval
First Advisor
Dr. Kelly D. Bradley
Abstract
Intercollegiate athletics in the United States have continuously become more commercialized, pressuring athletics departments and coaches to produce winning teams. The commanding expectations for successful programs have been thought to take away from the academic mission of colleges and universities, focusing efforts on athletics over academics. This phenomenon has been examined, but the role head coaches play in support of student-athlete academics has yet to be explored.
The purpose of this study is to measure student-athlete perception of academic support from Division I head coaches. Current literature demonstrates the strong influence of coaches on student-athletes, but the effect in the area of academics is unknown. Therefore, the research presented aims to evaluate the connection between student-athletes and the academic support of head coaches.
Recommended Citation
Raddatz, Mikaela M., "Academic Support of Division I Head Coaches: Perceptions of Student-Athletes" (2013). Theses and Dissertations--Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation. 14.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/epe_etds/14
