DOI
https://doi.org/10.18666/JASM-2019-V11-I4-9608
Abstract
Intellectual and life-skill benefits of collegiate athletics participation have been doc-umented in empirical research, yet athletics-centric curricula are traditionally not offered for academic credit in higher education. This pilot study employed a survey, distributed to FBS Division I college varsity athletes, coaches, athletics administra-tors, and faculty from three Atlantic Coast Conference institutions, to explore the interest in an athletics performance minor through the lens of the Integrated View of intercollegiate athletics. The results demonstrate a moderate interest in an ath-letics performance curriculum, with 66% of those surveyed voicing support. Those most supportive were varsity athletes and coaches, while faculty were the least sup-portive. This study adds to the literature by addressing the philosophical dichotomy that despite the nexus between educational outcomes and athletics, an opportunity for academic credit is lacking.
Recommended Citation
Molly, Harry and Weight, Erianne A.
(2019)
"Education through Athletics: Interest in an Athletics Performance Curriculum,"
Journal of Applied Sport Management: Vol. 11
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Iss.
4.
https://doi.org/10.18666/JASM-2019-V11-I4-9608
Available at:
https://trace.tennessee.edu/jasm/vol11/iss4/6