Division II Football Players’ Perceptions of NCAA and Finding Balance Between Athletics and Education

Mandates and regulations from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have caused extreme reforms to take effect in the NCAA’s education system. However, little is known about how these reforms have impacted student-athletes. The purpose of this study was to explore how Division II football players from public colleges and universities view their ability to balance their education and athletics. Findings revealed participants’ limited understanding of NCAA rules and a need for more clearly defined and standard policies. Findings may help create legislation to involve the federal government in overseeing NCAA policies to support the educational needs of student-athletes.

Recommended Citation

Lehman, M. (2020, October 1-2). Division II football players’ perceptions of NCAA and finding balance between athletics and education [Poster presentation]. Walden University Research Conference 2020 (online). https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/researchconference/2020/posters/32/