Journal article
Academic flexibility and support for student-athletes: An Australian perspective on university teaching staff perceptions
Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education, Vol.16(1), pp.45-65
2022
Abstract
Perspectives of teaching staff on the provision of flexibility for student-athletes are relatively unknown but are a vital element to understand when educating student-athletes. Flexibility is among the academic services often provided to athletes pursuing a dual-pathway. This study aims to investigate teaching staff perceptions on academic support services designed specifically for student-athletes. Utilizing an exploratory approach, it targets the case of one Australian university that has an agenda to support and foster student-athlete academic success. It utilizes an open-ended survey to explore teaching staff perceptions on their ability and willingness to provide learning and teaching support. Seventy-seven educators completed the survey, and the data were examined using both thematic and automated text analysis. There were varying degrees of support regarding flexibility and special considerations for student-athletes. The findings showed that developments in blended learning capability and better internal communication among university management, academics and student-athletes could facilitate improvements in student-athlete support.
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- Title
- Academic flexibility and support for student-athletes: An Australian perspective on university teaching staff perceptions
- Authors
- Peter English (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Business and Creative IndustriesDavid Fleischman (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Business and Creative IndustriesBridie Kean (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyTania Stevenson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, High Performance Sport - LegacyKieran Broome (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - LegacyRubiana Cury (Author) - Griffith University
- Publication details
- Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education, Vol.16(1), pp.45-65
- Publisher
- Routledge
- DOI
- 10.1080/19357397.2022.2026111
- ISSN
- 1935-7400
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Public Health; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; High Performance Sport - Legacy; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Business and Creative Industries; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - High Performance Sport
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99603407602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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