KIN 5804 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Physical Therapy, Operation Gold
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Amateurism is the fundamental principle of the ncaa. Bylaw 1. 3. 1 "the competitive athletics programs of member institutions are designed to be a vital part of the educational system. Association is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the edu(cid:272)atio(cid:374)al progra(cid:373) a(cid:374)d the athlete " Bylaw 2. 9 "student athletes shall be amateurs in an intercollegiate sport, and their parti(cid:272)ipatio(cid:374) should (cid:271)e (cid:373)otivated pri(cid:373)arily (cid:271)y edu(cid:272)atio(cid:374) " Involvement with pro teams - bylaw 12. 2: student-athletes may not compete on professional team (even if not paid, some exceptions, student-athletes may tryout with a professional team at any time, provided he/she does not miss class. Involvement with pro teams (practice) - bylaw 12. 2. 2. 1: men"s ice hockey and skiing: may participate in practice sessions provided, no compensation, no contract, no outside competition. Committee through its operation gold program: expenses for olympics and national team participation, grants from usoc to cover actual and necessary training expenses to prepare for olympics.
