International Student-athlete Transition into Collegiate Sport in the United States
Date of Award
5-26-2015
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Psy.D.
Organizational Unit
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
First Advisor
Artur Poczwardowski
Second Advisor
Courtney Welton-Mitchell
Third Advisor
Eric Moody
Abstract
Researchers have thoroughly explored athletic career transition, specifically focusing on frequent physical and psychological difficulties, barriers, and influences on performance (Lee & Opio, 2011; Pierce, Popp, & Meadows, 2011; Stambulova, Franck, & Weibull, 2012). This study examined the perceptions of the types of resources, trainings, and interventions that seemed most helpful for international student-athletes (ISA) transitioning into collegiate sport in the United States (US) as reported by five NCAA Division I athletes and two NCAA Division I coaches. Five athletes (three females and two males; from 4 different countries) and two male coaches participated in individual interviews. Qualitative findings indicated the following themes as central to the experience of an international student athlete transitioning to compete in the US: supportive resources, coping process, adjustment to academics, adjusting to team, adjustment to culture, environmental differences, and preparation prior to transition.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Extent
54 pages
Recommended Citation
Gollick, Melissa Noelle, "International Student-athlete Transition into Collegiate Sport in the United States" (2015). Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects. 7.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/capstone_masters/7