Student-Athlete Development

SPMG 141 First-Year Student-Athlete ClassXavier Athletics offers a course called "Issues Affecting Student-Athletes" to all first-year student-athletes during their fall semester. The course is a one credit hour elective designed to help aid first-year student-athletes in their transition to college. The course covers a range of topics such as foundations of a liberal education, health and wellness, performance nutrition, personal branding, and time management skills. Xavier student-athletes enjoy taking this course as they establish connections with other student-athletes, discuss topics of particular interest to their student population, and connect with important campus resources.

Life Skills ProgramThe Life Skills Program is a program designed to prepare college athletes for life’s challenges beyond their athletic arenas. Life Skills commits to five areas to improve the chances of success in all areas of your life.

Commitment to Academic Excellence
Commitment to Athletic Excellence
Commitment to Personal Development
Commitment to Community Service
Commitment to Career Development

Leadership ConferencesEach year Xavier student-athletes have the opportunity to be chosen for the leadership conferences across the country. Recent conferences have included the annual BIG EAST SAAC Conference, NCAA Careers Sports Forum and the APPLE Conference on student-athlete wellness and substance abuse prevention. The office of Student-Athlete Academic Support Services tries to facilitate as many leadership conference opportunities for interested student-athletes as possible.

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