Examined the readiness of male intercollegiate varsity athletes (n=288) to make career-related decisions. Research questions compared students participating in revenue- and nonrevenue-producing sports as well as Caucasian and minority student athletes on eight dimensions of career maturity measured by the Career Development Inventory. Implications…

Compared levels of career maturity between college students (n=76) with and without learning disabilities and investigated factors associated with career maturity. Few differences in career maturity were found. However, different predictors of career maturity for the two groups emerged. Students with learning disabilities who received more…

While professional sports can be a rewarding career, school counselors should emphasize special considerations involved. These include grades, health, parental attitude, school location, and realistic probability. Students should consider other options, as well as sports, in making educational and career decisions. (JAC)