Student Athletes

The College Student Athlete

College athletes go above and beyond the normal student to get where they are in their sport. They spend numerous hours training physically and mentally to be as good as they can be. Not only do they drive themselves to be the best, they also feel pressures from teammates, coaches, and the school officials. Many researchers say,
“In the domain of sport psychology, the construct of perfectionism is extremely relevant because it appears to have the potential to either help or hinder athletes in their pursuit of achievement goals”(Gotwals 17).
The school also effects the student athlete because...