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| Personal Name | Balagot, Alexis Marie J. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Game plan: exploring post-collegiate career aspirations among men's basketball players |
| Date Issued | May 2025 |
| Abstract | This study looked into a comprehensive study that aimed at exploring the post-collegiate career aspirations among men’s basketball players, focusing on how these student-athletes with heavy athletic commitments dealt with life beyond the sport. Basketball has become extremely popular in the Philippines, especially at the collegiate level. Given that a growing number of athletes choose to become pro before finishing their degrees, the research used a mixed-methods approach. It surveyed six current collegiate men's basketball players from UAAP-participating schools to find out what factors are affecting their career choices. The study looked at three main topics: Athletic Identity, the Impact of Athletic Commitment on Academic Performance, and Psychosocial Factors Influencing Post-collegiate career aspirations. The findings of the study revealed that an athlete's socioeconomic status and parental involvement were the most important factors in shaping their career aspirations. Furthermore, most of the participants who took part strongly identified with their athletic roles, which made them less open to jobs outside of sports. Some participants put sports ahead of their academics, while others understood how important academics was. The study concluded that Athletic Identity, Perceived Behavioral Control, and Psychosocial factors— especially socioeconomic status and parental involvement—were the most influential in shaping post-collegiate career aspirations. While many participants aspired to stay in basketball, some participants already considered alternative careers, showing awareness of the uncertainties of a sports career and the importance of preparing for life beyond basketball. These findings point out the need for greater support systems to help student-athletes balance athletic and academic pursuits to be able to develop broader career pathways. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Sports Science |
| Language | Filipino; English |
| Keyword | collegiate basketball; men’ s basketball players; post-collegiate career aspirations; athletic identity, psychosocial factors; academic performance; athletic commitment |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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