Sara Rovit, Jordyn Oliver, Elijah Wroten, Malik Bowen, Hayden Rosenfeld
Spring 2022
Injuries are never just physical, especially the ones that impact a student-athlete’s life. Whether it's being sidelined for just a game or out for an entire season, injuries are far from just physical setbacks. Being removed from team activities and stripped from the game you love can often trigger significant mental health issues, and there is no playbook for getting back because every athlete’s reaction and recovery to injuries differs. To learn more about injury and identity in college sports, our group interviewed various Duke student-athletes and a trainer and summarized our key findings.