Student Athletes Case Study

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In this letter, I hoping to deliver additional ideas to the way Pacific University provides aid towards its student athletes. This composition is addressed to the Athletic Department Director and Board, who take care of athletic operations, and do so within the parameters of NCAA rules and regulations. With roughly about 30% of the student population at Pacific University participating in NCAA athletics, it is necessary that they are taken care of both on and off the field/court. Overall, Pacific University does a tremendous job at accommodating its student athletes, but the nudges provided in this composition will dispose of the little inconveniences that they still run into. It is understood that students athletes should take responsibility …show more content…

Legal measures have been taken to evaluate the justice of the benefits, obligations, and regulations that colleges and their athletes are to abide by. The issue has been addressed publically at the Division I athletic level, but the Division II and III issues are not addressed with the same earnestness. Being a Division III school, our athletes are exposed to the same struggles that athletes in the other divisions encounter, but are not compensated as much for their efforts as the upper divisions. Roughly the same period of time and effort is expended, but with little return on their investment because the NCAA prohibits any number of athletic scholarships from being given at the Division III …show more content…

Due to the different sports having to share the use of the athletic facilities, practice times are diverse week to week, which leads to students having to adjust their eating, study, and social times. When athletes are released from practice and the dining hall is closed, the very useful alternative option is to purchase food from “The Pod” or Starbucks. What could help our student athletes stay in top physical shape and mental shape is offering healthier, energizing food choices at “The Pod” and/or Starbucks. They offer food choices that may not satiate an athletes dietary requirements, resulting in decreased academic and athletic performances. Offering better protein, grain, fruit, vegetable, and dairy products can develop good dietary regime for athletes to follow and encourage even more favorable personal health