CAA CAA Athletic Program Compliance and Governance

Question 1

Which organization sets the primary eligibility rules for high school athletics in the United States at the state level?

Accepted Answer

State high school athletic associations (e.g., NFHS member associations)

Answer

State high school athletic associations, operating under the NFHS umbrella, establish and enforce eligibility rules for their member schools.

Question 2

What is the purpose of an athletic eligibility audit?

Accepted Answer

To verify that student-athletes meet academic, age, transfer, and enrollment requirements before competition

Answer

An eligibility audit confirms that each competing student-athlete satisfies all applicable academic, residency, and enrollment criteria to protect program compliance.

Question 3

When a student transfers from one high school to another, which eligibility concern is MOST common?

Accepted Answer

Transfer eligibility rules and sit-out periods enforced by the state athletic association

Answer

Most state associations impose sit-out periods or conditional eligibility for transfer students to discourage recruiting and ensure compliance.

Question 4

An athletic administrator discovers a coach gave an athlete a prohibited extra benefit. What is the CORRECT course of action?

Accepted Answer

Report the violation to the appropriate governing authority and initiate an internal review

Answer

Compliance violations must be reported to the proper governing authority and documented through an internal review to maintain institutional integrity.

Question 5

What does the term 'amateurism' mean in the context of high school athletics compliance?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining eligibility by not accepting payment or compensation for athletic participation beyond allowable benefits

Answer

Amateurism rules prohibit student-athletes from receiving compensation for their athletic ability to preserve the educational character of high school sports.

(CAA) Certified Athletic Administrator Practice Test

(CAA) Certified Athletic Administrator Practice Test

CAA CAA Athletic Program Compliance and Governance