My assignment is on the importance of student athlete mental health at the division one level (more focus on specifically football). Talking about different ways to help bring awareness to it and finding ways to help support these student athletes. As well as bring up the con side of it where smaller schools (for example division 2 or even division 1 AA) can’t afford the support to help these student athletes, because of funding, resources, etc. Below is more in-depth information.
I need help! My assignment is on the importance of student athlete mental health at the division one level (more focus on specifically football). Talking about different ways to help bring awareness to it and finding ways to help support these student athletes. As well as bring up the con side of it where smaller schools (for example division 2 or even division 1 AA) can’t afford the support to help these student athletes, because of funding, resources, etc. Below is more in-depth information.
(approximately 25 pages not including references). The paper MAY be developed/written by cutting and pasting from papers/assignments that you previously completed throughout the PACE program courses. Indeed, you are highly encouraged to revise and extend your professional writing rather than creating an entirely new paper! Here are the required elements of the Comprehensive Paper:
Formatted and written according to APA 7th Edition guidelines: Title Page Abstract (150-300 words) Table of Contents Prose (see sections below): written in third person narrative References Appendix (optional—if needed for more details regarding intervention) Prose Sections (make sure to create transitions from one section to the next) Introduction: identify and describe a problem of practice in higher education, adult development, and/or training and development. Using APA citations (references) from the course readings and research highlight the antecedents (causes/factors) of the problem(s). Note how the problem(s) differentially impact individuals, groups, and/or communities in reaching their educational and professional goals/capacities. Why is intervening important? Typically, the introduction ends with an overview of the themes/elements that will be explored in the paper. (Typically, 1-2 pages.) Literature Review: The literature review is actually an expansion of the Introduction. The purpose is to explain to the reader more fully why this problem is important. Typically, the literature review will be divided into 3-8 subsections, subheadings, categories, or themes. The writing draws from previous research, theories, and educational conceptual frameworks as a strategy for critically analyzing and deconstructing what is already known. For example, that first generation students are more likely to face challenges in college and the types of challenges they face. The literature review should clarify any important definitions or terminology. As well, this section should demonstrate that the writer has analyzed the issues in terms of PACE Learning Outcomes (what should be considered in terms of LEARNERS and LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS) and PACE Guiding Principles (what should be considered in terms of equity, social justice, and empowerment), Finally, this section should clearly analyze and articulate how previous programs, policies, approaches have not “solved” the problem—thus, a “new” intervention is necessitated. (Typically, 4-7 pages.) Proposed Intervention*: This section is usually divided into 3-8 subsections. The purpose is to explain not JUST the proposed intervention itself (a new program, policy, training, curriculum, orientation, advising, class, etc.) and its various elements/components, but HOW the intervention is developed/designed/crafted from the research, theories, conceptual frameworks,
and PACE Principles (implicit not verbatim). The prose should include “some” examples of the intervention. However, if the intervention is quite long or complicated, a full explanation and/or details can be included in the Comps Paper Appendix (following the References pages). Finally, the description of the proposed intervention usually includes some information about timeline, resources, and organizational supports needed. (Typically, 4-8 pages.) Intervention Assessment/Limitations: What evaluation methods/strategies/techniques are needed to determine if the proposed intervention is effective or successful? What are the quantitative (e.g., survey) or qualitative methods (e.g., interviews, focus groups) that you would recommend? Are there limitations about the intervention that should be noted and ways to overcome these limitations? (Typically, 2-3 pages.) Future Implications/Conclusion: Highlight again the importance of addressing the issue/problem(s) and why the proposed intervention is likely to be successful. Are there important implications for the field? Are there next steps/strategies that you recommend to all professional educators? (Typically, 1-2 page.)
*Proposed Intervention: Students usually propose a hypothetical intervention and/or they develop materials/content that can be implemented in the future. However, occasionally students actually conduct the intervention and then assess the outcome/effectiveness. If that is the case and students plan to collect, analyze, and share data from their participants (human subjects), then it is important the PSU legal and ethical permissions and protocols are followed. Specifically, IF your comps project involves collecting information from human subjects, you must submit your proposed data collection protocol to the PSU's Human Subjects Research Review Committee (HSRRC) for approval before you contact your subjects. The HSRRC provides independent determinations on methods, risks, benefits and rights in research involving human subjects. The approval process can take up to six weeks and is required if you plan to publish or present your findings. Please let the instructor know ASAP if plan to pursue human subjects approval for your project.
