Overview
In this assignment, you are to take one of two positions on the pros/cons of college athletics.
Through the readings, movie, and other content this week, you have explored the history of college football. As you have probably noticed, collegiate athletics has a prominent place in higher education. You will now have an opportunity to state your position concerning the pros and cons of collegiate athletics and their impact on higher education.
Instructions
As you write your paper, utilize the required and recommended materials in this module as well as any strong outside sources that you find to justify your opinion(s). You will need to take one of the following positions about college athletics.
- College athletics are beneficial to higher education.
- College athletics impede the true purpose of higher education.
The following questions may guide you as you think through your position.
- Do institutions of higher education place too much emphasis on collegiate athletics?
- What is the social impact of collegiate athletics on a campus?
- What is the economic impact of collegiate athletics?
Paper Specs:
- Format your paper and references using APA style.
