Intercollegiate Sport

Institution
Bridget Phu

History

In 1843, Yale created a boat club and soon Harvard was influenced and
formed a similar boat club

In 1852, Yales rowing team competed against Harvard

First organized sports club

Eventually set the stage for intercollegiate sports
First Intercollegiate sporting event
Marked the beginning of the era for college athletic competitions

In December 1910, intercollegiate sports in the United states became known

as National Collegiate Athletic Association

Perceptions

Professors and non student athletes perceptions are that athletes arent
serious when it comes to being a student

Others also see student athletes as hard workers

Student Athletes are often stereotyped as dumb jocks when it comes to academics
Sports counselors and coaches are advised to overcome this point of view
Athletes are sometimes discouraged by this view that it motivates them to do better in school
They realize the life of a student athlete is mentally and physically hard

Others see student athletes as talented

Not everyone have the ability to play a sport and also excel in class

Being a part of Intercollegiate Sports

Value of being a student athlete

Realize there's not time other than school and your sport
Athletes often find it a struggle to balance school, sports, family, and responsibilities

Although, its not easy being a student athlete, they know its a privilege to be a part of a
program

Know that we are not regular students because we have more responsibilities as a student
athlete

Value being a part of a team

Studies found that athletes friendships are there own teammates

Athlete perceive their teammates as their family

Changes within College Sports

A reform was needed as the expectations for a higher education institution

rose but diverged from student athletes interests

Importance reassured so that being a student athlete aligns with the institutions expectations
academically

Failure to do so will lead to a future where athletics dont serve to develop and educate
student athletes

Reform Movement

Working groups created after August 2011 Presidential Retreat to improve student athletes
Committed to student athletes life in classroom and after college success

Academics Reform

Goal: improve student athlete academic performance

Address accountability within athletes and staff
Tackle concerns

Features

The importance of working as a team

Principles of playing a sport

Team success is more valuable than individual success

Common goal
Hard Work
In order to succeed, youll need to work hard in order to improve
Athletes know that hard work will get you further than natural talent
Sacrifice
Athletes learn to sacrifice for their teammates
Know it takes sacrifice to do something you are passionate about
Success
Athletes learn that in order to succeed, you need to fail

Overall builds character and grow as an individual

Functionalist View

Athletics have an important role in school institutions

Athletics provide an equal balance between academics and leisure

Sports give schools reputations and popularity

Administrators want every student to have pride

Students come together and put differences aside to cheer and support their team
Creates a bond
A well known team boosts the college popularity
Student athletes have the responsibility of representing the school and community

Town-gain relationships

Gets community involved when participating in athletic events at the institution

Shows that athletics have a special place in a town
Provides a stable community

Conflict Theory

Winning is everything attitude

Majority Sports are seen as upper class

Minority Sports are seen as lower class

Examples: tennis, cross country

Gender Gap

Examples: football, basketball, volleyball

Title Ix: law passed in 1972 by Congress to create equality amongst both sexes or the
underrepresented sex in schools, including athletics

Racial Gap

Example: Basketball is an black dominant sport whereas other races are minorities

Role conflicts within student athletes and non student athletes

Student athletes are treated as the higher class

Student athletes get priorities such as earlier registration dates

Student athletes are granted scholarships for athletic performance while a non student athlete
are struggling to pay off tuition and expenses

Student athletes are admitted to schools because of sports whereas non student athletes are
required to have good academic performance to be in school

Although, student athletes have more responsibilities to juggle compared to a non

student athlete

Student Athletes have to plan their class schedule around competitions and
practice

In 2010, a study found that athletes spend about 30-40 hours a week giving them
less time to put work in their studies

Roles and Statuses

A team consist of many roles and responsibilities

Team members include team captains, first string (starters), second string, third string, etc.
Captains are expected to be the leaders and the voices for the team
First String are expected to be the more advanced players

Second String, third string, etc. are supposed and cooperate within the team overall and
provide uplift to first string when needed
Coaches
Teaches and guide

Classroom roles

Student Athletes are expected to maintain good grades in order to be able to compete
Go to study halls
Expected to engage with professors about their commitment with school

Improvements

Professor's and students perceptions and distance relationships within

student athletes

Coaches should be expected to teach the importance of school to athletes

Coaches should encourage athletes to sit in the front rows of classrooms, engage with
professors, and have regular check ins with professors
Coaches should value attending class as the same level as going to practice

Athletes should interact with non student athletes

Encourage them to attend their events so that non student athletes could feel a sense of pride
and involvement within the community

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