Academic Demands and Athletic Commitments: A Cross-Sectional Study on Student-Athletes’ Time Management
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https://doi.org/10.54536/ajssi.v1i1.6706Keywords:
Academic Demands, Academic Life Balance, College Students, Student Athletes, Time-ManagementAbstract
Balancing academics and athletics requires student-athletes to navigate competing demands that often test their ability to organize time effectively. Their experiences highlight the need for both personal discipline and supportive structures to achieve success in both areas of life. Data were gathered from the total population of student-athletes enrolled at San Isidro College using a validated survey instrument with acceptable reliability, providing an overview of time management practices and challenges faced by the student-athletes. Student-athletes demonstrate effective time management in handling academic and athletic responsibilities while continuing to face consistent challenges across multiple areas of their lives. These findings show that time management supports balance but does not eliminate the pressures linked to dual academic and athletic demands.
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