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Running head: Introduction

Introduction Draft

Jalen C. Dunn

October 12, 2022

HED 6504

Dr.Vance

Mississippi Christian College Comment by Reid Vance: This is not the name of the institution.

Comment by Reid Vance: Left-justify all text as required.

Paying student-athletes was prohibited by the National Collegial Athletic Association in 1906 (cite). Even though colleges and universities generate revenue from sports, they do not pay student-athletes. Some students,; however, receive scholarships due to their participation in sports. Football and basketball players have made significant contributions to their schools because these sports generate a lot of revenue. This research study determines explores whether or not college departments should paypayment of student-athletes by analyzing various perspectives and the existing literature. Should the athletic department be allowed to pay student-athletes as work-study participants? Comment by Reid Vance: If this is your RQ, you need to rephrase it from a yes/no question to one that’s not.

Research has been conducted on the issues facing student-athletes. One of the issues facing student-athletes is identity conflict. Student-athletes perform multiple roles as students and athletes. Their academic identities are likely to become less important over time. Athletic departments should ensure that they solve problems facing student-athletes (Knoester et al. 2020). They should find ways of motivating students. Student-athletes can focus more on their academics if their academic performance is recognized.

Research has also been conducted to analyze public opinion on paying student-athletes. Many U.S. adults believe that student-athletes should be paid (cite). College athletics is considered an amateur sport. However, universities and colleges have commercialized college sports. Any student-athletes come from humble backgrounds. Participation in college sports gives the student-athletes personal development (Knoester et al. 2020). Application of the critical race theory to the issue of college athletics shows that people of color are more likely to participate in sports than other people (cite). Comment by Reid Vance: Many do not.

According to Corrada (2020), student-athletes should be deemed as employees. There have been state legislations under antitrust and employment laws, and lawsuits against athletic departments. Student-athletes participate in revenue-generating sports; therefore, they are eligible for benefits. These benefits include sick leave, healthcare compensation, and paid time off. Athletic departments should consider the skills of student-athletes, applicable local, state, and federal laws, and rates paid to other employees when determining how much they should pay student-athletes. Student-athletes should be paid for travel and training. Comment by Reid Vance: Awkward phrasing. Comment by Reid Vance: Are you saying they should, or does the author of your source say they should? Other way, a source must be cited.

According to Opila (2020), student-athletes are likely to sustain injuries and ruin their chances of playing professional football. When student-athletes spend time playing for universities and colleges, they lose the opportunity to get high-paying salaries and lucrative endorsement deals. Student-athletes face tremendous burdens as they balance sports activities and school work. Some student-athletes have to do work or take loans to cover basic expenses. Student-athletes might be relieved of their stress if college departments pay them.

Student-athletes might increase their athletic commitment and decrease their academic commitment. Participation in college sports might make some students perform poorly in academics. Academic motivation is often low among student-athletes (Di Lu et al. 2018). Student-athletes often face challenges as they develop career self-efficacy. That is because they have to balance their athletic demands and their academic life.

The existing gaps in the literature include the benefits and drawbacks of paying student-athletes. Some researchers have explained that student-athletes could be relieved of their stress when they get paid. They have also argued that paying student-athletes could motivate future performance. However, there is insufficient information about all the benefits that student-athletes gain if college departments pay them. There has is also been insufficient information about how college departments might be impacted by the payment of student-athletes. Comment by Reid Vance: Both of these would make for good research questions, but you need to pick one.

This study benefits student-athletes and college departments. The findings of the study benefit student-athletes and college departments considering that it determines whether the student-athletes should be paid. Student-athletes can understand the reasons why they should get paid. On the other hand, athletic departments can learn about the potential benefits and drawbacks of paying student-athletes. The purpose of this study is to examine the potential benefits and drawbacks of paying student-athletes.

You’re on the right track. See notes in text and at right. Grade: 45/50.

References

Corrada, R. L. (2020). College Athletes in Revenue-Generating Sports as Employees: A Look into the Alt-Labor Future.  Chi.-Kent L. Rev.,  95, 187.

Di Lu, L., Heinze, K. L., & Soderstrom, S. (2018). Playing multiple positions: Student-athlete identity salience and conflict.  Journal of Intercollegiate Sport,  11(2), 214-241.

Knoester, C., & Ridpath, B. D. (2020). Should college athletes be allowed to be paid? A public opinion analysis.  Sociology of Sport Journal,  38(4), 399-411.

Opila, J. B. (2020). Pay the Piper, and Also the Punter: An Analysis of the College-Athlete Compensation Movement.  S. Cal. Interdisc. LJ,  30, 529.