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Intercollegiate Athlete as Student Leader
Author(s) -
Weaver Anthony,
Simet Kathleen
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
new directions for student leadership
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.189
H-Index - 5
eISSN - 2373-3357
pISSN - 2373-3349
DOI - 10.1002/yd.20143
Subject(s) - leadership development , athletes , college athletics , medical education , psychology , public relations , political science , pedagogy , medicine , physical therapy
The chapter explores student‐athlete campus engagement and challenges faced by athletes that may impede leadership development. The roles of athletic academic advisors, team coaches, and teammates in leadership development are outlined. Current campus initiatives directly related to intercollegiate athlete leadership development are also shared.