Student-Athlete Study Tips

As a student-athlete, time management is extremely important. When you have a test coming up, it can often feel like there’s not enough time to study.  Instead of persistently worrying about how little time you have, create a study plan to map out how and when you will study:

Creating and Following a Study Plan:

1. What is the format of the test?
2. List study tasks (make a study guide, flashcards, quizlet, practice test, review)
   • Include active study tasks
   • Estimate how long each task will take
   • If possible and helpful, do timed practice questions to get used to test conditions
3. Designate chunks of time for studying
   • Map out time for specific study tasks, and be prepared to be flexible with your plan
4. Make time for breaks, primarily non-electronics breaks, such as going for a walk
5. Limit Procrastination
   • Start with one task
   • Work in concentrated chunks of time with no distractions- 50 minutes, 10 minute break; 20 minutes, 5 minute break
   • Forgive yourself for past procrastination and move forward
   • Play a song that gets you energized
   • Work with a friend who is a good influence
   • Change your environment
   • Put your phone in another room
   • Use Apps to block websites on your computer, such as the App SelfControl