The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Comprehensive Student Athlete Development Program November 19, 1998
Agenda Highlight The Current Social Context Define Our Philosophical Foundations ID Special Needs of The Student Athlete Overview of The Current Program
Philosophical Foundations Student athlete development involves all aspects of the individual’s life. Proficient development is fostered through strategies that are comprehensive and deal with biological, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual domains. A Life Skills focus best accomplishes this outcome.
Special Needs of Student-Athletes Freshman Transition Stress Management Relationship Building Nutritional Needs Financial Management Problem Solving Skills Performance Pressure Time Management Academic Skills Ability To Deal With Failure And Loss Communication Skills Campus Resource ID Belonging Outside Sport
Student-Athlete Development Committee
Comprehensive Student-Athlete Development Program Carolina A.C.T. Sports Medicine Nutrition/Wellness Career Counseling Academic Support F.A.S.P. Program Team Life Skills Carolina Outreach
Life Skills Program Content Stress Management Health, Fitness & Nutrition Eating Disorders Eating for Performance Drugs and Alcohol Policy & Law Effects on Performance and Academics Performance Enhancers Violence Sexual Assault Prevention Alternatives to... Communication Team/Coaches/Peers Relationships Domestic Violence Date and Acquaintance Rape Prevention Gambling Policy & Laws
Team Life Skills: Delivery Individual meetings (45-60 minutes) with each team 4 times each year. A four year rotation of programs ensures new content. Meetings are conducted on team turf. Programs are individually tailored to engage student athletes from very different “team cultures” and to meet identified team needs. Programs are didactic in process and involve practical application of the skills.