Examining Student Athletes' Experiences: A Qualitative Case Study
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Description
Student athletes rarely utilize support services available to the general student population (Comeaux &
Harrison, 2011; Hollis, 2002). Several factors contribute to student athletes' limited use of support
services, including busy schedules and prioritizing athletics over social engagement and academics. This
disconnect is problematic because student athletes may not be receiving the support they need to
succeed both academically and socially, particularly as it relates to career and life skills development
(Comeaux & Harrison, 2011; Hollis, 2002). The current proposal seeks funding to support research that
examines UNCW student athletes' engagement with support services on campus. The primary goal is to
address any gaps that may exist between needs and access to services for student athletes at UNCW.
