LSM-7500

Agergaard, S., & Karen, D. (2023). Social issues in sport, leisure, and health. Routledge. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=nlebk&AN=3656548&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=natuniv&ebv=EB&ppid=pp_Cover

This course text will provide additional context and scholarly discourse on contemporary issues, particularly those that reflect social issues, within the sport, coaching, and athletic administration setting, providing thought processes and encouraging discourse for application of strategies to address those issues. For Module 3, required reading is Part 3 of the text.

DiPaola, J. (2022, December 8). Pitt’s Heather Lyke juggles NIL issues, the transfer portal, “free agency” in college athletics. Pittsburgh Tribune Review (PA).

This article presents a number of issues that pertain to continuing education and support for student athletes.

Cutler, B. A., & Dwyer, B. (2020). Student-athlete perceptions of stress, support, and seeking mental health services. Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics.https://csri-jiia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RA_2020_10.pdf

Provides context on the various stressors that student-athletes face, and the types of resources that may benefit their overall growth and wellness.

Turick, R., Feller, R., & Blom, L. (2020). Welcome to America! How can athletic departments better assist international student-athletes with their transition into the American university setting? Journal of Emerging Sports Studies, 4(1).

International student-athletes may require detailed orientation and support resources, and must be factored in to an athletic department’s strategy for recruitment and student-athlete success.