Synthesis Paper Module 6

Are college sports compatible with the academic purpose of universities?

1. Provide an introduction paragraph that clearly identifies your position, and a brief summary of why this (compatibility) is debated.

2. Support your position by exploring 3 of the topics/points listed below (one paragraph per topic/point). Make sure you use support from the readings and outside resources (depending on your chosen points) to develop your arguments. (Also make sure that your arguments reflect your overall position - that college sports are/are not compatible with the academic purpose of universities.)

Base your arguments on 3 of the following points (must select 3 and develop your support for each of the 3 - your support substantiates your argument):

• Special admissions
• Direct/indirect benefits or consequences to the university
• Direct/indirect benefits or consequences to the students (non-athletes)
• Recruiting/offer of scholarships
• Legal issues: amateurism
• Legal issues: tort/criminal
• Treatment of athletes (academic/health and safety)
• Title IX
• Revenues/expenses of athletic departments
• Other (pick your own, but make sure it matters)