A Legal and Critical Discourse Analysis of the Language
used to Preserve the “MYTH” of a Student-athlete
Open Access
Author:
Easy, Omar X
Graduate Program:
Educational Leadership
Degree:
Doctor of Education
Document Type:
Dissertation
Date of Defense:
March 15, 2012
Committee Members:
Jacqueline A Stefkovich, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor Jacqueline A Stefkovich, Committee Chair/Co-Chair Dr Preston Green, Committee Member Roger C Shouse, Committee Member Kathleen Mary Collins, Committee Member
Keywords:
There are many factors that may influence and impact student-ath
Abstract:
ABSTRACT
There are many factors that may influence and impact student-athletes’ academic achievement and athletic performance from high school throughout college. These factors may range from family structure, socioeconomic status, parental educational level, parental school involvement, and aspirations. However, few studies have examined these factors in Division I student-athletes and related to the need for monetary compensation that might prevent numerous violations that occur every year. As a result, this current study will examine how the power of language is used to dominate and suppress the need for changes or equality in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), which may enhance the survival and success of Division 1 student-athletes.
