CAA Student-Athlete Welfare and Support Services Flashcards

Which federal law requires schools to provide equal athletic opportunities for male and female students?

Answer: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in any educational program receiving federal funding, including athletics.

What is the primary purpose of a student-athlete handbook in a high school athletic program?

Answer: To communicate expectations, policies, and procedures to athletes and families

A student-athlete handbook sets clear expectations regarding eligibility, conduct, and program policies for athletes and their families.

An athletic administrator should ensure that student-athletes with disabilities receive accommodations under which federal law?

Answer: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requires schools to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities, including in athletic programs.

Which resource is MOST important for addressing a student-athlete's academic performance concerns?

Answer: Collaboration with academic counselors and teachers

Collaborating with academic counselors and teachers addresses the root causes of academic struggles and supports the student-athlete holistically.

What does the term 'student-athlete welfare' primarily encompass?

Answer: Physical, emotional, academic, and social well-being of athletes

Student-athlete welfare addresses the complete well-being of athletes including their physical health, mental health, academic success, and social development.

A student-athlete discloses signs of depression to a coach. What should the athletic administrator do FIRST?

Answer: Refer the student to the school counselor or mental health professional immediately

Immediate referral to a qualified mental health professional is the appropriate first response to protect the student-athlete's safety.