Studentathletes
A student-athlete is a person who engages in organized sport while enrolled in an educational institution. The term is widely used in North America and denotes athletes who compete at the high school, college, or university level under governing bodies such as the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA. In many systems, amateur status and balancing academics with athletics are central considerations.
In collegiate programs, student-athletes may participate on varsity teams, receive athletic scholarships, and be subject to
Academic support systems, including tutoring, study halls, and academic advising, are commonly provided to help student-athletes
Challenges for student-athletes include time management, injuries, and pressure related to performance and public visibility. In