JOURNAL ARTICLE

An Examination of How Participation in Basic Instruction Program (BIP) Courses May Influence College Student Retention Rates.

  • Published In: Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2026, v. 28, n. 1. P. 49 1 of 3

  • Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Naeger, Dylan; Greenwell, Chris; Hums, Mary 3 of 3

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of enrollment in basic instruction program (BIP) physical education courses on undergraduate student retention at a public research university during 2014–2015 (N = 5,565). Results indicated that while first-year BIP enrollment did not significantly affect retention, students who enrolled in BIP courses during their second year had 3.22 times greater odds of being retained after the second year. Additionally, each additional BIP course taken in the first two years increased the odds of second-year retention by 1.39 times. These findings suggest that BIP course participation, particularly in the sophomore year, may serve as a beneficial intervention to improve student retention, highlighting the potential academic value of physical education programs in higher education.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice. 2026/05, Vol. 28, Issue 1, p49
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:15210251
  • DOI:10.1177/15210251241230076
  • Accession Number:192584623
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