CHAMPS/Life Skills Mission
   The mission of the NCAA is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the campus educational program and the athlete as an integral part of the student body.  With this in mind, the CHAMPS/Life Skills program was created to support the student development initiatives of its member institutions and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the university setting.

CHAMPS Challenge
Beginning during the 2004-05 academic year, Lock Haven student-athletes now keep track of all activities they participate in, whether as a team
or individually, that fall under one of the commitment areas of
CHAMPS/Life Skills Commitment Areas. 

Forms are now available online to the right for student-athletes and coaches to complete. Each presentation or workshop attended, activity participated in, or each community service project they complete will earn each respective team a predetermined amount of points. 
How to Earn CHAMPS Challenge points.

Stop by 215 Thomas Fieldhouse to check out the current points totals!
 

CHAMPS/Life Skills Commitment Statements

Commitment to Academic Excellence:  to support the academic progress of the student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation 

Commitment to Athletic Excellence:  to build philosophical foundations for the development of athletics programs that are broad-based, equitable and dedicated to the well-being of the student-athlete. 

Commitment to Personal Development:  to support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth and decision-making skills. 

Commitment to Career Development:  to encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals. 

Commitment to Service:  to engage the student-athlete in service to his/her campus and surrounding communities.

HOW TO EARN POINTS:

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
Personal Development - 50 points
(Can include attending or presenting lectures/presentations on a variety of topics related to personal development including, but not limited to: nutrition, self-esteem, stress management, alcohol choices, media relations and fiscal responsibility. Check the weekly Eagle Eye newspaper for upcoming events.)

Career Development - 50 points
(Check with the LHU Career Services website - http://www.lhup.edu/career - for any upcoming events, including workshops on resume building, career conferences or attending career fairs.)

Community Service Commitment - 50 points
(This includes mentoring or peer education in anything that reaches out to others in the University, local or global community.  Visit the MountainServe office at 133 Smith Hall or call ext. 2498 to explore other available service opportunities.)

The ‘Extra Mile’ - 50 points
(This is something done on an individual basis that is above and beyond other categories of CHAMPS/Life Skills. It may consist of any activity you have done that you do not believe falls into another category.)

TEAM DEVELOPMENT
60% of team MUST be involved for activity to count as a TEAM project.
CHAMPS/Life Skills mandatory presentations/speakers will NOT count towards your team’s score.

Personal Development - 100 points
(Can include attending or presenting lectures/presentations on a variety of topics related to personal development including, but not limited to: nutrition, self-esteem, stress management, alcohol choices, media relations and fiscal responsibility. Check the weekly Eagle Eye newspaper for upcoming events.)

Career Development - 100 points
(Check with the LHU Career Services website - http://www.lhup.edu/career - for any upcoming events, including workshops on resume building, career conferences or attending career fairs.)

Community Service Commitment - 200 points
(This includes anything that reaches out to others in the University, local or global community.  Visit the MountainServe office at 133 Smith Hall or call ext. 2498 to explore other available service opportunities.)

Athletes Supporting Athletes - 100 points
(Show support and pride in all of the athletics’ teams at LHU by attending a competition as a team, or come up with a different way to show your support of another Haven team.)