Athletic Scholarships

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about athletic scholarships, including eligibility criteria, types of scholarships, and the application process.
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What is the primary purpose of athletic scholarships?

  1. To recognize and reward outstanding athletic achievements.

  2. To provide financial assistance to student-athletes.

  3. To promote sportsmanship and fair play in athletics.

  4. To encourage participation in college athletics.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Athletic scholarships are primarily intended to help student-athletes cover the costs of tuition, fees, room and board, and other educational expenses.

Who is eligible for athletic scholarships?

  1. High school students with exceptional athletic abilities.

  2. College students who participate in varsity sports.

  3. Professional athletes who wish to pursue higher education.

  4. All students who are enrolled in a college or university.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Athletic scholarships are typically awarded to high school students who have demonstrated exceptional athletic abilities and have been recruited by college coaches.

What are the different types of athletic scholarships?

  1. Full scholarships, which cover all educational expenses.

  2. Partial scholarships, which cover a portion of educational expenses.

  3. Academic scholarships, which are awarded based on academic merit.

  4. Athletic-academic scholarships, which combine athletic and academic criteria.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Athletic scholarships can be full scholarships, which cover all educational expenses, or partial scholarships, which cover a portion of educational expenses.

How are athletic scholarships awarded?

  1. Through a competitive selection process based on athletic performance.

  2. Through a lottery system.

  3. Based on financial need.

  4. Based on academic merit.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Athletic scholarships are typically awarded through a competitive selection process based on athletic performance, such as speed, strength, agility, and skill.

What is the NCAA's initial eligibility requirement for Division I athletes?

  1. A minimum GPA of 2.0.

  2. A minimum SAT score of 1010.

  3. A minimum ACT score of 21.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NCAA's initial eligibility requirement for Division I athletes includes a minimum GPA of 2.0, a minimum SAT score of 1010, and a minimum ACT score of 21.

What is the difference between a grant-in-aid and an athletic scholarship?

  1. Grant-in-aids are awarded based on financial need, while athletic scholarships are awarded based on athletic ability.

  2. Grant-in-aids are awarded to all student-athletes, while athletic scholarships are awarded to a select few.

  3. Grant-in-aids are typically larger than athletic scholarships.

  4. Grant-in-aids and athletic scholarships are the same thing.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grant-in-aids are awarded to student-athletes based on financial need, while athletic scholarships are awarded to student-athletes based on athletic ability.

What is the maximum number of athletic scholarships that a Division I school can offer in a given sport?

  1. 13

  2. 20

  3. 25

  4. 30


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum number of athletic scholarships that a Division I school can offer in a given sport is 20.

What is the National Letter of Intent (NLI)?

  1. A binding agreement between a student-athlete and a college or university.

  2. A non-binding agreement between a student-athlete and a college or university.

  3. A document that outlines the terms of an athletic scholarship.

  4. A document that outlines the academic requirements for an athletic scholarship.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Letter of Intent (NLI) is a binding agreement between a student-athlete and a college or university that outlines the terms of the athletic scholarship.

What is the NCAA's transfer portal?

  1. A database of student-athletes who are looking to transfer from one school to another.

  2. A website where student-athletes can enter their name and contact information to be contacted by college coaches.

  3. A system that allows student-athletes to transfer from one school to another without having to sit out a year.

  4. A program that helps student-athletes find scholarships at other schools.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NCAA's transfer portal is a database of student-athletes who are looking to transfer from one school to another.

What is the name of the NCAA's governing body for athletic scholarships?

  1. The NCAA Eligibility Center.

  2. The NCAA Scholarship Committee.

  3. The NCAA Athletic Scholarship Task Force.

  4. The NCAA Board of Governors.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NCAA Eligibility Center is the governing body for athletic scholarships.

What is the maximum amount of money that a student-athlete can receive from an athletic scholarship?

  1. The full cost of attendance.

  2. The cost of tuition and fees.

  3. The cost of room and board.

  4. The cost of books and supplies.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum amount of money that a student-athlete can receive from an athletic scholarship is the full cost of attendance, which includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and other educational expenses.

What is the average athletic scholarship amount?

  1. $10,000.

  2. $20,000.

  3. $30,000.

  4. $40,000.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average athletic scholarship amount is $20,000.

How many student-athletes receive athletic scholarships each year?

  1. 10,000.

  2. 20,000.

  3. 30,000.

  4. 40,000.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Approximately 30,000 student-athletes receive athletic scholarships each year.

What is the most popular sport for athletic scholarships?

  1. Football.

  2. Basketball.

  3. Baseball.

  4. Soccer.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Football is the most popular sport for athletic scholarships.

What is the least popular sport for athletic scholarships?

  1. Lacrosse.

  2. Swimming.

  3. Tennis.

  4. Volleyball.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lacrosse is the least popular sport for athletic scholarships.

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