| 354 | Thursday, April 14, 2005 |
|
| 8:45 AM-10:00 AM | Convention Center:N137 |
| NASPE/Sport Psychology Academy |
| What is Student-Athlete Development |
| Student-athlete development is concerned with the academic, athletic, and personal growth and success of collegiate student-athletes. This session will provide an overview of student-athlete development, including a brief history and current prospectus. The focus will highlight the following: issues and challenges, a comparison of programs and types, current research on the effectiveness of various student-athlete support units, and careers in student-athlete development. Sport administrators, sport psychology consultants, and student-athlete support services staff, as well as individuals interested in student-athlete issues, will be introduced to the field, its current status, and a discussion of the future student-athlete development in higher education. |
Keyword(s): administration/mgmt, athletics/sports, college level issues
|
| Presider: Deborah L. Feltz, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI |
| Speakers: Jim Pignataro and Elliott Daniels, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI |