Persuasive Essay - 6 pages

Compensating Collegiate Athletes

Introduction

There’s a significant debate on whether paying college athletes is appropriate in the modern age.

One major factor in this subject is that colleges make money off their athletes through ticket and merchandise sales.

College athletes should receive some form of compensation because it reduces the financial burden on the athlete, increases the quality and effectiveness of the education received, and shows support and value to the athlete as refusing to pay them could make the athlete feel disposable.

Paying college athletes reduces the financial burden on the athlete

A. College is expensive and most scholarships don’t cover all expenses.

Fees, supplies, and food are often excluded from scholarship money.

Many athletes do not receive full scholarships.

B. College athletes aren’t able to work as they are committed to training, practice, and games for the school.

1. Working a part-time job takes time.

College athletes have rigorous schedules that already compromise their study time.

Paying athletes increases the quality of the education received

A. Athletes have more time to focus on getting a solid education.

B. Athletes have fewer distractions to worry about.

Refusing to pay athletes can affect their mental health by making them feel disposable

A. Athletes want to feel valued as they garner a lot of attention for colleges.

B. College is tough of the psyche and can be an extremely stressful experience.

Opposition: Paying college athletes is spoiling them as they already receive scholarships

A. Scholarships do not cover all costs of a college education.

B. College athletes have greater responsibilities as they must perform for the school by physically and mentally in the classroom.

Conclusion

A. Paying college athletes is a necessary part of growth in the modern society.

B. Athletes need to feel valued as the school makes millions of dollars from their performances.

C. Paying college athletes can reduce their financial burdens as many come from homes that aren’t able to afford many college luxuries.

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