Title IX
What is the primary purpose of Title IX?
To address discrimination in education
What does SAAC stand for?
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
What is the main goal of continuing eligibility standards?
To help student-athletes progress toward graduation.
What can diverse backgrounds bring to an athletic program?
Different perspectives and creative solutions.
Name one challenge student-athletes may face.
•Balancing athletic and academic endeavors •Balancing social activities with the isolation of athletic pursuits •Balancing athletic success or lack of success with maintenance of mental equilibrium •Balancing physical health with a need to keep playing •Balancing the demands of various relationships •Dealing with the termination of a collegiate athletic career
A school wants to evaluate whether athletic participation opportunities are provided equitably. Which Title IX prong is this relevant to?
Participation proportionality
What is one important purpose of SAAC?
To give student-athletes a voice in policies.
Name one type of service offered by academic support centers.
Tutoring, advising, learning support, or career development.
Athletes of color reported higher levels of belonging than white athletes.
False
False
What year was Title IX established?
1972
How can student-athlete leadership benefit an entire athletic program?
It encourages accountability, communication, collaboration, and student-athlete involvement.
Why are academic support services important for student-athletes?
They help students manage academic demands and work toward academic success.
An athletic department wants student-athletes from different backgrounds to feel included. What is one reason representation and belonging matter?
They can help students feel heard and bring a wider range of perspectives to the program.
What is one possible benefit of an academic advisor who is a former athlete?
They may understand the demands of an athletic schedule.