Process variables contributing to sports and academic achievements in the Singapore schools environment : a case study

• Main Author: Quek, Steven Chin Hwee.
• Other Authors: Jeffrey J. Walkuski
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: DRNTU::Social sciences::Education::Sports and physical education
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/20343
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

There is a general perception that sporting excellence and academic pursuits do not go hand in hand in our Singapore schools environment. However, there is no empirical evidence to support such claims. As there are cases of successful student-athletes who excelled in both sports and studies, this st...