The Debate About Paying College Athletes

by Gail Terp

Overview

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of paying college athletes. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781635176674
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	Pros and Cons
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 An Introduction to College Athletics 5

Chapter 2 Pro: Athletes Deserve a Portion of the Money They Generate 9

Chapter 3 Pro: Long-Term Scholarships Support Athletes' Educations 15

Chapter 4 Pro: Payment of Medical Costs Helps Athletes Recover from Injury 21

Chapter 5 Con: Athletes Are Already Paid through Scholarships and Benefits 27

Chapter 6 Con: Payments Put the Focus on Athletics over Academics 33

Chapter 7 Con: Payment Methods Are Unfair to Some Colleges and Students 39

Pros and Cons Summary 44

Focus on Paying College Athletes 46

Glossary 47

To Learn More 48

Index 48