Table 2.

Schedule used to guide interviews (for other group).

Topic areas	Questions
Perception of sports students	• What is your image of sports students?
	• Do you have much contact with sports students? What do you think is the difference between being around sports students compared to regular students?
	• Do you think it’s easier for sports-students to be admitted to college?
	• Why do you support your children in sports? Is it because they are athletically gifted or something else? (for parents only)
	• How do sports students perform academically differently from the typical students? Do you ever pay special attention to them? (for teachers only)
	• Do you have a sports student friend or would you choose them as your friend? What strengths and weaknesses do you care about them? (for classmates only)
Perception of stigma	• Are you aware of the various stigmas regarding sports students? Is there anyone around you who resents sports students?
	• Where do these stigmas often occur? What are the main areas where these bad perceptions are centered?
	• Do you think the sports students around you fit these bad images? What are your thoughts on these stigmas?
	• What do you think should be done to de-stigmatize the sports student community?