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Make an ethical argument that answers one of the following questions:
- Is the NCAA model of the amateur student athlete is still viable?
- Should students be paid for playing sports for colleges?
- Have shoe and apparel manufacturers like Nike and Adidas corrupted student athletics?
- Did the father of Brian Brown exploit his son’s talent by making money from where he sent his son to go to school?
- Do big college coaches and athletic programs exploit talented student athletes for their own reputation and prestige?
W9 NCAA Answer (2)
I argue that students should not be paid for playing sports for colleges. They should be provided scholarship and allowance but not compensation. Having them compensated would deplete the purpose of sports in school as part of the curriculum that aims to complement mental health through physical activity. There are imminent problems and risks as well when compensating students for playing sports for colleges. The case of Bowen is a perfect example.
W9 NCAA Answer
It is now high time for student-athletes to be paid for playing in their colleges. At present, student-athletes are deemed as “amateurs” and that other than scholarship, they should not receive any other monetary considerations. However, maintaining the status quo would be detrimental to all concerned parties in the long-run. Getting student-athletes paid is also consistent with utilitarian thinking, which posits that an act is ethically sound for as long as it results or has the potential to result in the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.