Question 1

"Clustering" refers to

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Clustering refers to the phenomenon where athletes are overrepresented in certain academic majors, often perceived as easier, to balance their academic and athletic commitments.

Question 2

Your textbook authors describe three critical areas to which reform in big-time college sports should be directed. What are these crucial areas? Summarize the types of changes suggested and the research for each area.

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Question 3

Research indicates that athletes in big-time football and basketball programs do not perform at the same level academically as other athletes and the general student body. Areas of difference are intellectual preparation for college, academic performance, and graduation rates.

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Question 4

By maintaining that college athletics is an amateur enterprise, universities and the NCAA are able to wield a great deal of power and control over the athletes. Describe at least four adverse consequences for athletes at major universities when college sports are defined as an amateur enterprise.

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Question 5

Respond to the following: "Intercollegiate athletics thrive on the exploitation of student-athletes." Either agree or disagree with the statement and explain the basis of your position.

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Question 6

Do you agree or disagree with the assertion that "big-time college sports are a plantation"? Support your argument with facts.

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Quiz 10: Intercollegiate Sport Main Themes