Can you justify giving athletic scholarships to places of higher learning?

Question

I was wondering if sports basically demeans colleges and college education. Other than he money sporting events bring in ..... should sports be a factor in choosing recipients of scholarships ?
Are some subjects .... or courses taylored so that someone that is good in the sports field but lacking in academics passes ? Could we bring the entire educational experience to a higher level by taking sports out of the quotient ? What's your opinion ..... are sports overrated and overfunded ?

Answer 1

I believe that sports are a fundamental part of a well balanced learning experience. The lessons of team work and dedication learned on a serious sports team or club can not be duplicated in any type of classroom setting.

You could also consider the school pride that is developed through a school sports team. I mean, Notre Dame or USC without a football team (who would even care about either institution beyond the people being educated at them?).

Sports also give many underprivileged athletes the opportunity to receive a college education, which often times motivates them to perform better on both the field and in the classroom. Also, quality sports teams attract more than just athletes. They give public recognition the the high quality academic opportunities at the institution, which brings in donors and new students to help fund the educational experiences as well as the sports teams!

Answer 2

yes, the schools make millions off of student athletes, a scholarship is the least they can do, as a hs coach i feel that many college players should also get paid for their performance, or at least have $ put in a trust for them in case they are injured or do not make it to the pros, the $ would be available once they earn their degree...

Answer 3

you're such a hippie