The Case for Student Athletes Who Achieve

The relationship between academic performance and
interscholastic athletics has been popular among
researchers. African American and Hispanic student
athletes confront various influences daily that may
affect their academic achievement goals. This
research investigates how student athletes balance
academics, sports and other activities. Today's
student athlete have admirable qualities and skill
sets, which are not widely discuss in the
mainstream. The researcher has assessed indicators,
such as socioeconomic status, time use patterns,
sports participation and race, within the
construct of academic achievement among African
American and Hispanic males student athletes. Learn
how African American and Hispanic student athletes
debunk the negative stereotype from Low performing
to high performing.

Autorentext
Dr.Riley received his doctoral degree from the University of
Central Florida in Education. His area specialization is Sports
Leadership. Prior to his current position,Dr. Riley served in the
U.S. Navy. He has received honors and awards including National
Dean s List, National Holmes Scholar and Outstanding Young Men in
America.

Klappentext
The relationship between academic performance and interscholastic athletics has been popular among researchers. African American and Hispanic student athletes confront various influences daily that may affect their academic achievement goals. This research investigates how student athletes balance academics, sports and other activities. Today's student athlete have admirable qualities and skill sets, which are not widely discuss in the mainstream. The researcher has assessed indicators, such as socioeconomic status, time use patterns, sports participation and race, within the construct of academic achievement among African American and Hispanic males student athletes. Learn how African American and Hispanic student athletes debunk the negative stereotype from Low performing to high performing.