Athletic Director Compliance & Regulations Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of the NCAA's Enforcement Staff Level I (Severe Breach) classification?

Answer: To address violations that seriously undermine the NCAA collegiate model and provide substantial competitive advantage

Level I violations represent the most serious infractions—those that fundamentally undermine the integrity of the NCAA model or provide substantial recruiting or competitive advantages.

Under gender equity law, equal treatment in scheduling must consider which of the following for male and female athletic programs?

Answer: Time of day, season of play, and availability of facilities

Gender equity in scheduling under Title IX evaluates factors including game times, practice times, season of play, and equitable access to quality facilities.

Which document must every NCAA Division I institution submit annually certifying that its financial aid practices comply with NCAA legislation?

Answer: Financial Aid Agreement (Form 11-3a) and annual compliance certification

Division I institutions must submit annual compliance certification forms, including financial aid documentation, affirming adherence to NCAA scholarship and aid rules.

A coach makes an impermissible recruiting contact during a dead period. Under NCAA legislation, who bears responsibility for this violation?

Answer: Both the coach who made the contact and the head coach under head coach responsibility rules

NCAA Bylaw 11.7.1 holds head coaches responsible for violations by their staff members if they knew or should have known, creating shared accountability.

What is the purpose of the NCAA's Interpretations and Legislation Committee rulings in compliance work?

Answer: To provide official guidance on how specific NCAA bylaws apply to factual situations

The committee issues official interpretations that clarify how NCAA legislation applies to specific factual scenarios, guiding compliance practitioners.

Under the Safe Sport Authorization Act, athletic programs receiving federal funding must implement which requirement?

Answer: Minor athlete abuse prevention policies and mandatory reporting training

The Safe Sport Authorization Act requires organizations serving minors in athletic settings to adopt abuse prevention policies and ensure mandatory reporter training for staff.

Which of the following best describes a 'countable athletically related activity' (CARA) under NCAA rules?

Answer: Any required or coached athletic activity, including film review and required weight training

CARA includes any required or supervised athletic activity such as practice, film sessions, required strength training, and competition, which count against weekly and daily hour limits.