General Title IX and Athletics
What year was Title IX passed into law?
What is 1972
What did Cohen v. Brown University (1996) establish?
Schools must meet at least one prong of the three-part test
What has been a major effect of Title IX on women’s sports?
Increased opportunities and funding for female athletes
Which area of athletics often struggles with Title IX compliance?
Scheduling and facilities
Which area does Title IX primarily address?
What is discrimination in education programs receiving federal funds
How did Grove City College v. Bell (1984) affect Title IX?
It applied Title IX only to programs receiving federal funds directly
What is a common criticism of Title IX in athletics?
It forces schools to cut men’s sports programs
How does Title IX apply to emerging sports like esports?
It requires equal opportunities for both genders
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for schools under Title IX?
What is Equal funding for men’s and women’s athletic programs (Equal funding is not required, but equitable support is.)
What issue was central to Biediger v. Quinnipiac University (2010)?
Misclassification of cheerleading as a sport
Which of the following is an example of a Title IX violation?
A) Scheduling equal practice times for men’s and women’s teams
B) Allocating more scholarships to men’s teams than women’s, despite equal participation rates
C) Providing male and female athletes with the same access to training facilities
D) Hosting women’s championships before men’s championships
B) Allocating more scholarships to men’s teams than women’s, despite equal participation rates
What was the effect of the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987?
It clarified that Title IX applies to all parts of federally funded institutions
Which of the following is part of the Title IX three-prong test for compliance?
What is Proportional athletic opportunities based on enrollment
Which body enforces Title IX?
Who is the OCR
Which of the following is NOT protected by Title IX?
Equal funding for all sports
What does Title IX require for athletic scholarships?
What is Scholarships proportional to enrollment and participation numbers
How does Title IX affect coaching equity?
It prohibits gender discrimination in hiring and pay for coaches