Should College Athletes Be Paid Essay

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    know and learned. There are certain skill and education qualifications needed to have or be a part of this job. The number one degree most people get for this is a bachelor's degree. Some people chose to get an associate or a master’s degree. You should also be certified or at least complete mandatory education courses, and take classes related to sports safety and coaching fundamentals. There are a few everyday skills needed as well. Some of those skills are communication skills, leadership…

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    Athletes Vs Academics

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    prestigious on a job application when applying immediately out of college. The scholarships show an employer that the person is determined and knowledgeable in many ways. In addition, that academic scholarship could be the difference between getting the job or continuing to search for another worthy job. A solid grade point average can provide students scholarship money to attend a distinguished college of their dreams. Going to a respected college is not the most important achievement in…

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    In the United States, athletes around the country suffer from about 3,800,000 brain injuries per year. American football, though, is responsible for about fifty-four percent of those injuries (Head-Case). Personally, I do not know why a person would want to participate in a sport with such high risks of injury. There are precautions that you can take to try to avoid a head injury like wearing a helmet or tackling in the right manor, but that obviously is not enough. There are more cases than you…

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    On my last speech, I discussed why I believe elite college athletes should be paid. I was very satisfied with how my speech went. I was able to improve on my speaking because I worked on the body language portion of my speech increasingly, I was more confident going into the speech, and I feel I persuaded my audience to agree with me. As I prepared for my speech, I worked on my body language and vocal variation. On my last speech, I was docked points for lack of vocal variation, eye contact,…

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    does more harm or good, and if it should even exist at all. Minimum wage is supposed to rise with inflation, but at its current rate of $7.25 per hour it is not close to the wage set in 1960, which adjusted for inflation would be $15. Some people believe that a minimum wage is necessary to protect workers’ rights, and that a living wage would boost the economy and better paid workers do a better job. Arguments against raising a minimum wage debate that the market should decide the worth of…

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    is something I love to do and I can get paid money to do so. I remember being a little kid and seeing Lebron winning all these championships. I wanted to do the same but win more. Lebron is 6’8 and I am 6’3 in the 8th grade, I think I have a pretty good chance to be his height. I like how lebron plays he plays defense, he hustles, passes the ball well, and can score when he wants. My whole family grew up playing basketball my mom played 2 years of college basketball at Wyoming. My uncles all…

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    players has been using a performance enhancing drug to help him illegally get ahead of the competition. Do you think this is wrong or do you think they should let him or her continue to play without consequences? This Is wrong and I will tell you why it is so wrong in many ways. First of all a performance enhancer is any substance that an athlete may take to improve their performance. There are many different kinds of enhancers that effect the body. Here are some common enhancers and their…

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    Let’s get it guys! My first day of practice at Lane College was not good at all, but I will not stop till I’m at the top. I plan on working hard to get to the next level. First, I’m going to dominate every opponent I’m up against. Then, I plan on getting drafted to the National Football League. Finally, I will make my mark on the NFL. I will be great! Jackson, Tennessee is a small city full of athletes, but with hard work and dedication any athlete can make it out of their home city no matter…

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    Students Vs. Athletes Over the past few decades, it was considered unnatural for athletes to get the same treatment as an individual who did their best to succeed in school. Thanks to their social popularity for being physically talented and their excused absences due to practices during the school day, some teachers often give athletes an advantage over others who aren’t athletic. A rising question of conflict continues to rise amongst their peers; Is it right for athletes to get treated…

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    in the rules and regulations of an organization. Usually a member is subject to an initial screening prior to officially joining the organization, and then random testing throughout their involvement in the organization. I personally think schools should conduct drug testing on students who participate in competitive extracurricular activities (including athletics and school clubs), as it helps to maintain fairness and promotes healthy habits and sound decision-making among students and peers.…

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