Issues & Challenges Affecting the Student Athlete

3 credits

This course will examine the unique, historical, and contemporary issues faced by student-athletes including but not limited to: mental health, student-athlete identity, career preparation, and athlete transitions. Students will learn to recognize the various issues that student-athletes deal with and what to do for referral to assist the student-athlete. Topics will include theoretical approaches, practitioner recommendations, and established programming that are currently utilized for student-athlete development.