CHAMPS/Life Skills Program Needs Assessment

Instructions:

The following anonymous survey has been designed to help your CHAMPS/Life Skills coordinator identify workshops and opportunities that would be most helpful to supplement the academic and athletic experiences of student-athletes on your campus.

Information about you:

My gender is:

Male
Female

I describe myself as:

White
Hispanic or Latino
Black or African-American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Other

My year in school is:

Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Fifth Year or Graduate Student

I transferred to this institution from another college/university:

Yes
No

My primary sport is:

My institution is:

My school's NCAA division is:

I
II
III

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements: Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree

1.

I know how to use a variety of resources offered on campus that will assist me in my academic studies (e.g., writing center, tutors, support services, etc.).

2.

I actively manage my schedule using a planner, calendar, on-line resource, electronic organizer, or other means that works for me.

3.

I regularly meet assignment deadlines.

4.

My study skills (e.g. reading, note-taking, test preparation) allow me to succeed in school.

5.

For the most part, I have time each day to accomplish the tasks that I have planned.

6.

I am clear about my Academic Advisor's role in helping me to achieve my academic goals.

7.

I feel like I received an adequate orientation to the University.

8.

I know how to contact my Academic Advisor if necessary.

9.

I know how to obtain support services provided by the Athletic Department (e.g., athletic trainers, tutors, academic advisors).

10.

I believe that what I eat impacts my athletic performance.

  Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree

11.

I am knowledgeable about eating disorders including what to do if I suspected that a friend/teammate was suffering from one.

12.

I would seek advice if needed from medical professionals, coaches, or other trained health personnel in an effort to maintain my health.

13.

I am familiar with the behavioral and physical signs of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

14.

I fully understand how alcohol, legal or illegal drugs including performance enhancing substances impacts my health and athletic performance.

15.

I fully understand the severity of the personal and academic consequences that can result from engaging in risky behaviors (e.g., driving under the influence, binge drinking, unprotected sex, etc.).

16.

As a student-athlete, I am aware that gambling on collegiate sports can result in being dismissed from my team and the university.

17.

During an exam, I am usually able to formulate concrete ideas and organize my ideas well.

18.

I am generally able to listen to feedback and constructive criticism from others regarding my academic and athletic performance without getting upset.

19.

I like who I am as a person.

20.

Although I may feel badly about myself after I perform poorly, I am generally able to get over it soon.

  Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree

21.

I am rarely overly critical of myself.

22.

There is always someone I can call (e.g., friend, family member, teammate, etc.) if I need someone to talk to.

23.

I feel comfortable communicating with individuals in a position of authority (e.g., professors, coaches, administration, etc.).

24.

When I disagree with someone, I'm generally able to resolve the conflict so that we're both satisfied with the result.

25.

I am able to effectively communicate with faculty to arrange athletics-related absences.

26.

I have a mentor with whom I can speak openly.

27.

It is important to me that I recognize and break down stereotypes relating to others (i.e., ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation).

28.

I believe that individual differences (e.g., sexual orientation, culture, religious beliefs, abilities and values) are a positive that make people unique and interesting.

29.

I have friends who are different from me in terms of culture, religious beliefs or financial background.

30.

I know what resources are available to me to obtain scholarships, assistantships, and/or other financial aid/resources for my education.

  Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree

31.

I live within my financial means (i.e., I don't go over my cell phone minutes, I don't overuse my credit cards).

32.

I have a budget and I live within it.

33.

I feel competent using a variety of technology-based tools specific to school, such as on-line library resources, word processing programs, course management software, etc.

34.

I know how to protect myself from becoming a victim of identity theft.

35.

I feel that I have the qualities and confidence of a good leader.

36.

I use a variety of coping strategies that are effective in reducing my stress.

37.

I would obtain counseling services if I were having difficulty resolving an issue (e.g., relationship problems, stress, grief or depression, anxiety, etc.).

38.

I am satisfied with my decision-making and/or problem-solving skills.

39.

I know when I am under a lot of stress.

40.

I am familiar with the resources available on campus that can help me obtain information on careers, internships, graduate school, job fairs, and other career-related activities.

  Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree

41.

I have a plan for my future beyond athletics.

42.

I know the specific steps to take to get an internship relevant to my field of study/interest.

43.

It is important to me to take time to mentor younger athletes.

44.

It is important to me to incorporate community service activities into my schedule.

45.

I am familiar with campus resources if I or my teammates were in need of support (e.g. academics, counseling, health issues).