AD Foundational Concepts & Principles 2

Question 1

Which federal legislation prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs receiving federal financial assistance?

Accepted Answer

Title IX of the Education Amendments

Answer

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an athletic department's mission statement?

Accepted Answer

To articulate the department's core values, goals, and purpose

Answer

A mission statement articulates the department's core values, goals, and overarching purpose to guide decision-making and communicate priorities to stakeholders.

Question 3

An athletic director who prioritizes student-athlete academic success above win-loss records is demonstrating which leadership principle?

Accepted Answer

Servant leadership

Answer

Servant leadership prioritizes the well-being and development of others — in athletics, placing student-athlete welfare and academics above departmental prestige.

Question 4

Which governing body oversees intercollegiate athletics at the Division I level in the United States?

Accepted Answer

NCAA

Answer

The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) is the primary governing body overseeing Division I intercollegiate athletics in the United States.

Question 5

What does the term 'institutional control' mean in the context of athletic administration?

Accepted Answer

The institution's responsibility to ensure compliance with all governing body rules

Answer

Institutional control refers to the institution's ultimate responsibility for ensuring its athletic programs comply with all applicable governing body rules and regulations.

(AD) Athletic Director Certification Practice Test

(AD) Athletic Director Certification Practice Test

AD Foundational Concepts & Principles 2