COUN 125 — Becoming a Master Student-Athlete 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) 54 lecture hours
This course is designed to introduce current or future student-athletes to a successful college and transfer experience. Students in this course will learn how to balance academics and athletics. Athletic regulations including the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) transfer requirements will be covered. Time management strategies and goal-setting strategies will be examined to help student-athletes learn how to honor their responsibilities. Students will acquire college success skills, including college expectations, resources, policies, the student-athlete experience, and life after sports. Learning strategies, career information, and awareness of personal development and techniques on improving interpersonal communication will be explored. Definitions and requirements for certificates and degrees, and higher education in California, including transfer process are covered. Student-athletes will learn how to create a preliminary educational plan.