Intercollegiate Sport: Treatment of Student

AthletesAudrea Alexander

The IMAGE….

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Elitism… vs. Exploitation…

“Easy” classes for athletes.

Special tutors to help athletes and ensure eligibility.

Mild punishmentsSpecial accommodationsConfidencePopularityNetworking Sense of Authority

Funding scandalsAcademic sufferingChronic injury and

fatigueLittle time for

personal development

Pay to Play controversy

“Scholarship athletes can receive nothing more than tuition, room, board, fees, and books—at least not LEGALLY. The total cost off this package differs depending on the costs of the university, but even at the most expensive university, when one divides the number of hours of work that an athlete devotes to his or her sport by the total value of the scholarship, the pay per hour is low.”

PAY TO PLAYhttp://youtu.be/cUIr1my-wJA

BETTER TREATMENT?http://youtu.be/RhwdzL4RgHU?hd=1

Do college Athletes Need A Bill of Rights?

The right to transfer to a different college without having to lose eligibility

The right to a 4-yea scholarship rather than one renewable at the discretion of the institution

For those who compete for 3 years, the right to scholarship support until they graduate

The same rights to protection from physical and mental abuse and the right of free speech that other university students have

The right to consult with agents concerning their future in sports

The right to be compensated for endorsements, speeches and appearances

The right to adequate insurance to totally cover current injuries and problems that arise from them