Date of Completion
Spring 5-1-2008
Thesis Advisor(s)
Jaci VanHeest
Honors Major
Education
Disciplines
Education
Abstract
This study aims to reveal that a competitive sports culture exists in the United States, and due to this sports culture and competitive disposition, student athletes are more motivated in academic endeavers.
Previous research describes sports cultures; however, the current study investigated the factors impacting academic motivation and sport motivation. Furthermore, the interrelationship of these two factors was assessed. A qualitative approach, using semi-structured interviews with four high school varsity student athletes (two male; two female), was used as the tool in attempts to support these claims. The research hypothesis suggested that high school students who participate in the equivalent of college non-revenue sports, have a competitive disposition which also motivates them to perform well in school.
Recommended Citation
Tower, Danielle, "Relationship Between Athletic and Academic Success: A Pilot Study" (2008). Honors Scholar Theses. 48.
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/srhonors_theses/48