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100
To be eligible for competition, a student athlete must be enrolled as a full time student. What is the minimum number of credits required to be considered as a full time student?
12
100
In regards to the student-athlete clock, how many years does an athlete have to complete his/her 4 years of competition?
5 years
100
In order for a benefit to NOT be considered an extra benefit it must…
Be available to any JMU student
100
You know there is a star athlete at your old high school. Can you call them in an effort to try to recruit them to come to JMU?
Yes as long as your coaches are not asking you to call them.
100
What is the minimum GPA a student-athlete must maintain in order to be eligible after their 3rd year?
2.0
200
How many credits must a freshman pass prior to the start of their sophomore year?
24
200
When you are in season, how many hours a week can a coach require you to participate in athletics activities?
20 hours
200
After your junior year, you move from Fox Hills to Copper Beech. You have a one month gap between the end of your Fox Hills lease and the start of your Copper Beech lease. Your coach offers to provide you storage space for that one month to put furniture, appliances, etc. Is this allowed?
No, extra benefit
200
Athletic Financial Aid can be cancelled or reduced if JMU, CAA or NCAA bylaws are violated on or off campus during the academic year. What is 1 reason why it cannot be cancelled
Injury or Athletics Ability
200
After completion of which year must a student-athlete declare their major?
Sophomore Year
300
Before the start of your 3rd year (5th semester), what is the minimum GPA the NCAA requires to be eligible?
1.9
300
When you are out of season, how many hours a week may you work with your coach on skill related activities
2 hours
300
Each year JMU can provide you with awards for special achievements or participation. Name one thing that you are not permitted to receive as an award
Cash
300
Your coach has asked you to be an employee during a summer camp. They are going to pay you $100 for working the 3 day camp. You need some money now though so you can buy a Mothers Day present. Can you ask coach for the money now?
No, You may be paid for work actually performed.
300
What percentage of your degree must be done before the start of your 3rd year?
40% (48 hours)
400
What are the minimum number of degree applicable credits that must be passed each semester?
6 credits.
400
When is it impermissible for your coach to have required CARA hours (i.e. practice/strength & conditioning)
During a vacation period
400
Name a group of people who could get you in trouble if they accepted an extra benefit because of your status as a student-athlete.
Family or Friends
400
Why would you get in trouble if you were to do a commercial for Nike?
You can't accept any money for or permit the use of your name or picture to advertise or promote a commercial product
400
Before the start of your 5th year, what % of your degree must you have completed in order to compete in the following year?
80%
500
Credits that are going towards an optional ____________ do not get counted for progress towards degree purposes (i.e. 6 hour rule)
minor
500
What are some factors go into determining if an activity is voluntary?
1. A SA must not be required to report back to a coach/coach cant be present. 2. The activity must be initiated/requested by the student athlete. 3. no punishments/rewards for participation in the activity
500
You are in the middle of a great season and have been hired to speak at a local booster club event. After speaking, they offer to pay you a speaking engagement fee. Why is it impermissible to be paid for this event?
You may not receive payment based on your publicity, reputation, fame, or personal following that you possess.
500
What are 2 ways you can lose your amateur status?
Athletics skill for pay, accepts a promise of pay, signs a contract to play pro, competes on pro team, signs with an agent
500
What is the minimum number of degree applicable credits that must be passed when you combine the fall and spring semester?
18