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ERIC Number: ED621717
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 175
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-4268-3976-2
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Student-Athletes with IEPs: The Effects of High School Athletics on Their Academic Experience
Castagna, Nicholas
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Piedmont University
The purpose of this study was to investigate the perspectives high school student-athletes with IEPs and their stakeholders have regarding athletic participation and its impact on the student-athletes' academic experience. Research regarding this topic generally deals with the perspectives of the adults involved, and not necessarily the student-athletes (Hedlund et al., 2018; Starostka, 2014; Sukys et al., 2017; Zayas, 2018). Furthermore, Forster (2015) stated that the voice of the high school student-athlete with a disability needs to be heard as this population is underrepresented in this type of research. A qualitative approach was used to investigate the perspectives student-athletes with IEPs and their stakeholders have regarding the impact of high school sports on the academic experience of the student-athlete. Specifically, a single case study with three sub-cases approach was designed as it allowed me to investigate three student-athletes with IEPs and their stakeholders (parent(s), teachers, and coach(es)) through semi-structured in-depth individual and group interviews. I conducted a thematic analysis to investigate the collected data. Additionally, I conducted two phases of coding for my data analysis which resulted in the formation of four distinct themes that supported my research questions: a development of interpersonal, emotional, and academic skills; a building or enhancement of leadership skills; an overall enhancement and benefit to time management skills; and, the implementation of quality and valuable accommodations that can lead to success. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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