The Chronicle of Higher Education

Athletics Participation Prevents Many Players From Choosing Majors They Want

By BRAD WOLVERTON

Orlando, Fla.

One in five college athletes say their sports participation has prevented them from choosing the major they wanted, according to survey results released on Saturday at the NCAA Convention here.

The survey also found that time demands on many athletes have increased in the...

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