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Peer reviewedDudley, Bruce S.; And Others – Journal of Social Psychology, 1997
Observes that college athletes tend to earn fewer bachelor's degrees, take longer to do so, earn lower grades, and take less demanding curricula than students in general. Describes and evaluates a study program for freshman athletes that requires students to work cooperatively on assignments and how that fosters academic confidence. (DSK)
Descriptors: Athletes, College Athletics, College Freshmen, Cooperative Learning
