In the essay, "Athletes and Education," author Neil H. Petrie explains the corrupt thinking of most universities. He shows his detestation toward the ideas of student-athletes getting special treatment simply because they are in sports. While he found that not all athletes took advantage of this special treatment, he did find that there are far too many that do. "It is sad to see bright young athletes knowingly compromise their potential and settle for much less education than they deserve" (parr. 9, ll 1-2).…
The most recent poll illustrates 98 percent of all college students support the New Peculiar Institution, the only downfall being that it only applies to college athletes and not the entire student body. University of Florida point guard Raquan Jones explains, “There is a freedom in knowing that you have no control of your decisions.” However, athletes ever fading freedom is not the only boon resulting from the enactment. Slave drivers have taken note that both team attitude and relationships among members have significantly increased since the law was enacted. The poverty influenced by slavery contributes to innumerable discussions.…
The Myth of Parity written by Scoop Jackson, argues that College athletics is a business instead of what we perceive it as. He States that college athletes sign an agreement that is a mutual agreement in which one-party is undercompensated. He points out that we have a fascination with thinking that students are being taken advantage of by multimillion-dollar colleges. The broad point of this article is how people choose to romanticize the college aspect of College athletics, to present it as if there is an inherent mechanism against the proposition that college athletics is nothing more than a business. Scoop says,” Every Student who signs a letter of intent or agrees to accept a scholarship to play a sport knows going in that the school’s…
The schools have taken advantage of these student athletes who are uncertain of their future. A survey conducted by a professor from University of North…
By the end of their first year, most athletes acknowledged that their athletic- related activities affected their academic performance” (Adler and…
The article “College Athletes May Be More Depressed than You Think” supports the idea that college athletes may still experience depression with new empirical evidence. I found the article to be very intriguing because it debunks stereotypes of college athletes and those who may suffer from depression. Athletes are typically seen as energetic, lively individuals. On the other hand, the media usually depicts depressed people as loners in all black. I like that this article brings forth evidence that contradicts such common assumptions.…
Since Carmelo Anthony’s call to action over the summer, there has been an outpouring of peaceful demonstrations by black professional athletes. We’ve seen everything from athletes sporting t-shirts during warm-ups to town halls to Colin Kaepernick inspiring players to kneel during the playing of the National Anthem. All of these methods have gotten the attention of the general public and now the question is: what does one do with all this attention? The challenge now is that athlete must make sure that these actions aren’t in vain for what the message is.…
I am an Assistant Tutor Coordinator and Learning Specialist for Tulane University’s Academic Services Center for Student-Athletes (ASC). Previously, I provided support as a Mentor for North Carolina State University’s Academic Support Program for Student Athletes (ASPSA). Furthermore, my professional experience as a Lead Counselor at the Emily Krzyzewski Center, and AmeriCorps member for the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative and the Durham Literacy Center, respectively, has allowed me the opportunity to work with diverse and often underrepresented populations in a variety of settings. These positions have given me insight into the concerns of the modern traditional college student. As a National Board Certified Counselor, a graduate from a Counsel…
The hardest part about being a college athlete is having to deal with the fact that other areas of life have to be given up, including social life. Players do not have the time or money to be involved or interact with other people which is a major part of many students’ lives. Researcher of student athletes Robert Shireman asserts that a college athlete could easily spend 40 hours or more per week on their sport…
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the center for amateur and college sports in today’s society. This organization houses 1,281 institutions all across the United States. With levels of competition at the Division 1,2, and 3 levels there are over 460,000 students athletes competing in the NCAA. NCAA Student-Athletes are recruited from their hometown high school or club organizations worldwide. The athletes are rated on how they perform in the classroom and on the field.…
Students that have been privileged with an athletic scholarship to play in collegiate sports have to understand that it is not a profession but a linkage to develop contacts with influencers and gatekeepers that will impact their future success into the national leagues or other areas of interest. These student athletes should not be concerned with receiving an annual salary or monthly stipend but focused on the most important component of obtaining a higher education which is to achieve academic success in a sound environment and develop professional skills to become an informed, efficient graduate and integrating those educational experiences into their profession as they make the transition after graduation. Any athletic student given…
Compensation for College Athletes Sports now a days are being put in the limelight for problems that have been arising with the organizations involved in sports. Especially with the athletes associated with the sport. People see athletes as overpaid, glorified men, but what they do is intense and a lot of hard work. They need to go through intense training and most athletes had to start playing and perfecting the sport at a young age.…
Web. 18 April 2013 Schneider, Raymond G. “COLLEGE STUDENTS' ……STUDENT-ATHLETES.” June 2001. Web. 18 April 2013 Wieberg, Steve.…
The population and purpose of the study is unique. The study used 20 student-athletes at a midsize private University in the southern region of the U.S. (Browning & Sanderson, 2012). In total, there were 17 males and 3 females who were interviewed in a semistructured manner. Out of 17 males, 10 were football players, 5 were basketball players, and 2 were baseball players. All 3 females were basketball players.…
Should student athletes be exempt from gym classes? It's a question schools in the region are all handing differently. Student athletes at Governor Livingston High School take physical education classes all year long. At Summit High School, varsity athletes who play three seasons of sports, about 30 students, can opt out of physical education classes one day a week, in season. New Providence, Chatham, Watchung Hills and Millburn high schools, some of the most academically competitive schools in the state, permit student athletes to opt out of physical education in season, with parental permission.…