Download or read book The Effects of Athletic Scholarships on Motivation in Sport written by Nikola Medic and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The presence of rewards has been found to undermine intrinsic motivation (Deci & Ryan, 1999). This conclusion is primarily based on research conducted in non-sporting environments. The purpose of this study was to examine perceived motivational changes resulting from the hypothetical manipulation of a reward (i.e., athletic scholarships). Differences in "present" motivation between scholarship and non-scholarship athletes were also assessed. Gender, life roles, and sport experience were also examined in relation to scholarship status. Basketball players from four Ontario (n = 70) and seven U.S. Division I universities (n = 46) were examined. All athletes completed a set of demographic questions, as well as questions from the Sport Motivation Scale (SMS; Pelletier, Fortier, Vallerand, Tuson, Briere, & Blais, 1995) which assessed their "present" motivation. Athletes also completed the SMS to evaluate their "perceived future" motivation based on a hypothetical manipulation of the scholarship status. For Ontario non-scholarship athletes, extrinsic regulation (an extrinsic motive) increased with the introduction of a scholarship and the intrinsic motive to experience stimulation decreased. For U.S. scholarship athletes, the intrinsic motive to accomplish things decreased when scholarships were removed. When the two scholarship status groups were compared across "present" levels of motivation, U.S. scholarship males reported significantly higher levels of introjected regulation compared to Ontario non-scholarship males. Ontario non-scholarship females reported significantly higher levels of introjected regulation compared to U.S. scholarship females. U.S. scholarship athletes reported significantly higher levels of external regulation compared to Ontario non-scholarship athletes. Results offer partial support for self-determination theory. Implications for future research are discussed.
Download or read book Gender Scholarship Status and Time on Scholarship written by Matthew Scott Ruckman and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to examine the potential effects of athletic scholarships, gender, and length of time with a scholarship on the types and levels of student athletes' motivations. The study employed self-determination theory, specifically cognitive evaluation theory, as a means to explain and discriminate among motivations. Previous research has provided somewhat conflicting results on the effects of scholarships and gender. There was limited research on the effects of time with scholarships on student athletes' motivations. This study examined differences in student athletes' motivational types and levels to participate in their primary sport. The design of the study was an ex post facto, nonexperimental, survey research design. Four NCAA Division II institutions in the Gulf South Athletic Conference provided the setting for this study. The main analysis included a total of 299 responses. The data were analyzed and the results were presented using nonparametric ANOVAs and post hoc nonparametric t-tests, in addition to descriptive statistics, tables, and graphs. The results of the study revealed no significant differences between genders on any form of motivation. Significant differences were found in types of motives relative to participants' scholarship status. However, these differences were not found in the direction theorized by SDT. No significant differences were observed for length of time on scholarship as measured in this study on forms of motivation. Finally, significant effects were identified for all extrinsic forms of motivation relative to the variable primary sport.
Download or read book Understanding the Influence of the Coach and Team Relationships on Sport Motivation in Collegiate Student Athletes written by Lindsey Swanson and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National College Athlete Association (NCAA) reports ever-increasing numbers of students participating in collegiate sports. As the demand for and intensity of collegiate sports continue to grow, there is a need to understand the sport enviornment and assist in the development of environments conducive to the well-being of student-athletes. This study used the vocational and industrial-organizational theory of person-environment fit to concptualize the collegiate sport environment as it shares numerous characteristics with a work environment. This study examined the relationships between the perceived cohesion student-athletes experience with their coaches and teammates and their motivation to perform. The impact of three moderators (athletic identity, sex, and sport type) on the cohesion - motivation relationship was also examined. Using data collected from 219 male and female collegiate student-athletes, hierarchical multiple regressions tested the effects of the perceived coach-athlete relationship and team-athlete relationship on predicting athletes' motivation to perform as well as the moderating effects of athletic identity, sex, and sport type. The athletes' perceived coach-athlete cohesion, team-athlete cohesion, and athletic identity (i.e., the degree to which an individual identifies with the athlete role) predicted the intrinsic and self-determined motivation levels of student-athletes. Athletic identity moderated the relationship between perceived team-athlete cohesion and motivation; sport type moderated the relationship between perceived coach-athlete cohesion and motivation. For student-athletes who reported a low athletic identity, perceived cohesion with their team was more predictive of their motivation levels than it was for those who had higher athletic identity. The degree to which they perceived cohesion with coach was more strongly predictive of self-determined motivation levels for student-athletes of individual sports compared to student-athletes involved in team sports. Clinical implications of the findings and future research are discussed.
Download or read book Handbook of Sport Psychology written by Robert N. Singer and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2000-12-29 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Competitive sports demand as much discipline and training of the mind as they do of the body. Sport psychologists, coaches, and athletes are constantly searching for new and effective approaches to pain management, exercise psychology, building self confidence, and measuring progress.
Download or read book A Simple Guide to Getting an Athletic Scholarship written by Gary Hiles and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you need to find an athletic scholarship, this book will provide the help you need. The author teaches parents and athletes the basics of how to get athletes noticed by college coaches and how to find thousands of dollars in athletic scholarships. He also teaches them how to avoid unnecessary expenses during the process. The book tells how to avoid common mistakes, such as parents waiting too late to start the scholarship search process, and encourages parents to hedge their bets and not limit their options before receiving an offer. Parents looking for detailed ways to help their athletically talented child will find them, whether it's how to create mailing lists, keep accurate records, contact coaches or work with a coaching staff. The author includes some of his more than 100 success stories. His methods are proven and have worked for him many times, and they will work for you too. "I highly recommend this book to any parent who wants his or her child to better themselves with an athletic scholarship. Read the book and use it for it works." - Ralph Davis, Mr. Kentucky Basketball and starting guard with the University of Cincinnati Bearcats 1957-1960 and Guard for the Chicago Packers NBA 1960-1962. Author Gary Hiles, a parent, has spent his entire adult life helping young people. He served as a career counselor when he was a professional in the computer industry and spent time advising college students and young adults who were interested in pursuing careers in that industry. Gary and his wife were the music and youth orchestra directors in their church. He and his wife founded a highly successful Junior Olympic Volleyball Club for girls in the county where they live. He has volunteered the last 30 years helping scores of overlooked high school athletes get noticed by college coaches and find athletic scholarships. At the request of many athletes, parents and coaches, he has written A Simple Guide to Getting an Athletic Scholarship, focusing on basic things parents and athletes must do to be successful and inspiring them to put forth the effort.
Download or read book Athletic Scholarships written by Susan W. Lubking and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Advances in Motivation in Sport and Exercise written by Glyn C. Roberts and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2012-01-19 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Motivation in Sport and Exercise, Third Edition, presents the most current information in sport and exercise motivation, including discussion of new research surrounding self-determination theory and goal achievement theory, traditional topics of goal setting and self-efficacy, and newer areas of attention such as passion and perfectionism. Readers not only will gain knowledge in one of the leading areas of sport psychology research but also learn how the research can inform their current practice. In this third edition, editors Glyn Roberts and Darren Treasure, along with a highly respected team of contributors, offer sport and exercise psychology researchers and students the most up-to-date review of the state of research in motivation. As in previous editions, the text chronicles the growth of motivation research and its role in physical activity, exercise, and sport. The star team of contributors offers thoughtful discussion of key issues and findings for readers to consider and insight into both the conceptual understanding of motivation and its application. Advances in Motivation in Sport and Exercise, Third Edition, begins by introducing readers to new trends and interpretations in motivational theory. Each chapter of the text discusses a unique motivational theory and its contemporary contribution to the field of knowledge. Whether research or practically inclined, readers will be enlightened through the use of these features: • Presentation of differing perspectives and approaches that make up the current state of research in the most vibrant of topics in sport and exercise psychology • Future Directions for Research and Practical Applications sections at the end of each chapter that help demonstrate how the chapters’ content is applied to real-world practice • An extensive reference list that serves as a tool for finding further resources and continuing study of motivation The third edition of Advances in Motivation in Sport and Exercise helps readers learn how the theories of motivation can be applied in exercise, sport, and physical activity contexts. Thoughtfully compiled by a respected editor and contributor team, this comprehensive text serves as a review of current research and a resource for further study and applications for researchers, students, and practitioners.
Download or read book Athletic Scholarships written by David Lahey and published by Warwick Pub. ; Willowdale, Ont. : Distributed in the United Staes and Canada by Firefly books. This book was released on 1992-09 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exhaustively researched book covers the different types of athletic scholarships, financial aid, campus jobs, and other incentives for students with athletic ability. Arranged by sport: Football, Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, etc.
Download or read book The Miseducation of the Student Athlete written by Kenneth L. Shropshire and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2018 DIGITAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST SOCIAL IMPACT BOOK The student-athlete's life: practice, gym, weight room, film review, repeat. Simply put, sports come first. Academics is a distant second. As the revenues generated by big-time college sports continue to skyrocket, virtually all of the debate involves whether (and how much) student-athletes should be paid for play. Kenneth L. Shropshire and Collin D. Williams, Jr., argue that "student" has to come first in student-athlete: the focus should be on prioritizing a meaningful education. In The Miseducation of the Student Athlete: How to Fix College Sports, Shropshire and Williams draw on new research to reveal that it has become increasingly difficult for college athletes to balance school and sports, much less a social life, leading to serious economic, professional, and emotional consequences for young people. Given that fewer than 2% of all college men's basketball and football players will play at the professional level, the other 98% of student-athletes must be prepared to find and perform well in jobs outside of their respective field of play. In this bold call to action, Shropshire and Williams explain how we got here and what can be done about it. They lay out The Student-Athlete Manifesto, a roadmap to increase the likelihood that student-athletes can succeed both on and off the field. They also offer a Meaningful Degree Model, which ensures education pays for everyone, along with stories of success that show it is possible to be both a student and an athlete. A critical read for student-athletes, sports leadership, policy makers, and anyone who loves college sports, The Miseducation of the Student Athlete has the potential to disrupt college sport and create lasting change.
Download or read book Athletic Scholarships For Dummies written by Pat Britz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-03-15 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get insider tips on navigating the recruitment process Find the right school, the right program, the right coach, and the most money You're prepared for challenges on the athletic field. But are you prepared for the challenges of winning an athletic scholarship? Let this friendly guide be your coach. It explains what kind of scholarships are out there, how to promote yourself and deal with recruiters, and how to survive possible snags after you've won your scholarship. Discover how to * Get yourself noticed and recruited * Make the most of college visits * Negotiate a contract and make a commitment * Understand redshirting * Know when and how to transfer schools
Download or read book The Sports Scholarships Insider s Guide written by Dion Wheeler and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 book on sports scholarships, completely updated and revised! $1 billion of athletic scholarships are awarded each year But student-athletes who aren't big-time recruits miss out on tens of thousands of dollars of financial aid available to them. The problem is students and parents don't know where the money is or how to get it. Discover the secrets to getting a sports scholarship Over seventeen hundred colleges offer athletic programs. Over 500,000 athletes participate in sports in the nation's college programs. But less than 1% (about 4,000) of them get Division I, full-ride financial aid grants. The truth is: 80% of all college athletic opportunities are located outside Division I! But to seize those opportunities, you must take control of your own recruiting process—recruiting, research and homework, exposure and promotion, and negotiating—all in the environment of a high-stakes contest where only the opposition knows the rules. This book will give you the edge. If you aren't one of the 4,000, but are athletically and academically qualified to participate in college sports, The Sports Scholarships Insider's Guide will lead you step by step through the twists, turns, and all too often unpleasant surprises to achieve your ultimate goal of a roster position and financial aid for your athletic ability. "Practical, step-by-step information in a clear and conversational manner." School Library Journal Dion Wheeler, former coach and recruiting consultant, gives students and their parents the inside edge to not only find great scholarships, but get the best offer no matter what their skill level.
Download or read book Athletic Scholarships written by Lynn West and published by . This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How are college Athletic Scholarships offered? Contrary to what you may think, it is a process that you can easily implement, but it is a system that very few high school athletes or their parents know about. The truth is, if your dream is playing college sports, you have to be proactive in the recruiting process. Athletic Scholarships shows you step-by-step how to get recruited. It shows you how to get noticed by the coaches and also how to "recruit" the college coach. Every year, thousands of talented student athletes make the mistake of thinking the college coach will automatically come knocking on their door to recruit them. This is total myth! A college coach rarely hounds down an athlete. Unfortunately, you can't sit back and wait and hope to be recruited, and you can't depend on your high school coach to take care of it for you either. Learn how to get noticed by the coaches and get on their college recruiting radar. Find out what will help you get an offer and also what will instantly keep you from getting offers. College-athletic-sholarship.com has been online since 1999 and during that time, it has shown literally thousands of talented athletes how to get a college sports scholarship. One of the main keys in the process of getting recruited for these coveted athletic scholarships, is to start the process early. Don't give up on your dreams. Start now so that you land a spot on the college team of your dreams. Do what is necessary to get recruited. Let signing day be your biggest joy, not your biggest disappointment. Whether you are interested in football recruiting and football scholarships, or any sport, this guide can take you all the way to signing day. Becoming a college athlete with an athletic scholarship allows you to play the sport you love and get a college education at the same time. What could be more exciting or more rewarding?
Download or read book Sport and Exercise Psychology written by Julia Schüler and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-02-25 with total page 751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook covers topics in sport and exercise psychology for students of psychology and sport science, as well as for sport practitioners who want to understand topics in sport psychology in more detail and depth. The book is divided into two main parts: Theory and Application. The first part covers the theoretical facets of sport and exercise psychology, and the close link between theory and practice, divided into the sub-disciplines of psychology (cognition, motivation, emotion, personality and development, and social processes). The second part focuses on the applications of sport and exercise psychology in the context of performance and health. With contributions from scholars across the globe, the book offers an international and timely perspective on the key fundaments of sport psychology. Taken together, these chapters provide a challenging yet accessible overview of the larger field of sport and exercise psychology. This book is suitable for readers at different levels of competence, supported with didactic elements (learning objectives and learning control questions) to find the right learning level.
Download or read book Self Determination Theory written by Richard Ryan and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Among the most influential models in contemporary behavioral science, self-determination theory (SDT) offers a broad framework for understanding the factors that promote human motivation and psychological flourishing. In this authoritative work, SDT cofounders Richard M. Ryan and Edward L. Deci systematically review the theory's conceptual underpinnings, empirical evidence base, and practical applications across the lifespan. Ryan and Deci demonstrate that supporting people's basic needs for competence, relatedness, and autonomy is critically important for virtually all aspects of individual and societal functioning."--Jacket.
Download or read book Enhancing Health and Sports Performance by Design written by Mohd Hasnun Arif Hassan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gathers papers presented at the 2019 Movement, Health & Exercise (MoHE) Conference and International Sports Science Conference (ISSC). The theme of this year’s conference was "Enhancing Health and Sports Performance by Design". The content covers (but is not limited to) the following topics: exercise science; human performance; physical activity & health; sports medicine; sports nutrition; management & sports studies; and sports engineering & technology.
Download or read book The Relationship Between Sport Specialization and Creativity and the Impact on Athletic Scholarship Opportunities written by Anthony J. Cevoli and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an estimated 40 million children participating in organized athletics, youth sports' rapid growth and expansion have generated controversy. Specifically, adolescent athletes tend to specialize in a single sport at an early age, producing debate regarding the motivations, risks, and effects of concentrating on specialized activity early. As postsecondary tuition skyrockets, young athletes and parents have sought athletic scholarships to finance higher education. Focusing on a sport at an early age may develop prowess. However, experts have unveiled early specialization increases injury risks, burnout, and lack of interest in adult athletes. The highly structured, rule-based environment of early, specialized athletics may negatively affect creativity. Rigid, deliberate practice schedules replace creativity-enhancing free time unstructured play promotes. This quantitative correlational study examined athletes participating in Division I and II collegiate athletic programs to understand the relationship between early sport specialization and creativity and how it impacts athletic scholarships. The research did not find a relationship between sport specialization patterns and creativity, nor did it observe creativity impacting athletic scholarships. Creativity differences between Division I and II athletes existed. Sport specialization patterns differed between men and women athletic program participants. Elementary sport diversification affected athletic scholarship and collegiate sports participation. These results will guide young athletes' and parents' approaches to youth sports.
Download or read book The Effects of Social Support on the Sport Motivation of NCAA Division III Athletes Through the Lens of Self determination Theory written by Stephanie Dawn Roby and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this quantitative, non-experimental correlational survey study was to evaluate the relationship between sport motivation and the types of support received from coaches, parents, and peers for NCAA Division III athletes. NCAA Division III athletes (n= 74) who participated in baseball, softball, men’s and women’s basketball, and men’s and women's soccer during the 2021-2022 school year completed a demographic survey, the Sport Motivation Scale-II (SMS-II), and the Athlete Received Support Questionnaire (ARSQ). Scores for the SMS-II and the ARSQ were calculated, and a multiple linear regression was used to analyze the data. Athlete’s scores for the SMS-II averaged M= 39.08, with scores ranging from -38 to 105. Average scores on the ARSQ for coaches: emotional (M= 15.47), esteem (M= 16.24), informational (M= 20.32), and tangible (M= 20.91); parents: emotional (M= 22.27), esteem (M= 121.66), informational (M= 22.59), and tangible (M= 16.53); peers: emotional (M= 20.45), esteem (M= 20.38), informational (M= 22.97), and tangible (M= 20.79). A statistically significant relationship was found between sport motivation and the types of support provided by coaches, where the researcher rejected the null hypothesis F(4, 69) = 3.65, p = .009. An analysis of coefficients was performed, but none of the predictor variables were significant on their own. The researcher failed to reject the null hypothesis for parents F(4, 68) = 0.724, p = .579 and peers F(4, 68) = .705, p = .591. Based on the findings, social support from coaches has a positive impact on the sport motivation of NCAA Division III athletes. More research needs to be done to further determine the relationship between types of support provided by parents and peers and sport motivation.
