THE ROLE ANALYSIS OF STUDENT-ATHLETES : BASIS FOR AN INTERVENTION PLAN

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This study aimed to examine the role of student-athletes in identifying the key challenges affecting their athletic, academic, social, and personal responsibilities at Arellano University. The study explored how student-athletes perceive and manage their multiple roles, highlighting the tension between Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia, which emphasizes the pursuit of a meaningful and flourishing life, and Kantian duty, which underscores responsibility, structure, and moral obligation. While athletic participation provides opportunities for personal growth and excellence, it also carries external expectations from coaches, institutions, families, and cultural norms. Employing a descriptive research methodology, the study described, documented, analyzed, and interpreted the current conditions to determine how student-athletes balance their academic, athletic, social, and personal responsibilities and the strategies they employ to maintain equilibrium. Findings indicate that student-athletes prioritize education while navigating rigorous athletic demands, yet many experience burnout and role conflict, particularly when attempting to fulfill the expectations of being students, athletes, and friends simultaneously. Emotional support from peers, family, and teammates emerged as a key factor in maintaining well-being, although challenges in managing academic and athletic stress remain. To cope, student-athletes often utilize strategies such as open communication with professors, coaches, and peers. The study recommends that student-athletes engage consistently in proactive communication, make use of academic support services, and leverage institutional resources to improve mental health, academic flexibility, and holistic development. These measures aim to foster a balanced, integrated, and successful student-athlete experience, promoting both personal growth and academic achievement.

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