KIN 5804 Lecture 7: Continuing Eligibility
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5 years to compete: student-athletes have 5 years to complete 4 seasons of competition, 5-year clock begins once sa attends one day of class as a full-time student at any collegiate institution, limited exceptions. 4 seasons of competition: a season of competition occurs when a student-athlete engages in intercollegiate competition. Goals of continuing eligibility requirements: keep student-athletes on track to graduate within 5 years of full-time enrollment, ensures student-athletes are taking legitimate courses towards graduation, keep consistent standards for all. General rule: a transfer sa must complete one full academic year of residence before being eligible to compete at the certifying institution. What determines a full year of residency: complete full-time credit loads for 2 semesters. 2-year college transfers (junior college: determine qualifier status out of hs. If not a qualifier out of hs; may not have contact until after 1st year at his/her 2-year college: qualifiers need to have 12 credit average, non-qualifiers.
