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Peer reviewedAnderson, S. Kareem – Journal of Negro Education, 1990
Attempts to determine the following: (1) whether African American students participating in sports on the high school varsity level hold and/or are being hurt by unrealistic athletic aspirations; and (2) how levels of athletic and academic aspirations affect future goals of African American student athletes. Finds no clear evidence of detrimental…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Athletes, Athletics
Peer reviewedSailes, Gary A. – Journal of Negro Education, 1986
At the cost of losing the chance to develop nonathletic marketable skills, Black athletes allow themselves to be exploited in the hopes of gaining stardom and wealth. Mass media, sports heroes, and peer pressure can help athletes channel their field talent into the classroom. Some successful high school programs are described. (PS)
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Athletes, Athletics, Black Education
