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Sports: An Undergraduate Research Guide : Paying Student Athletes

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This research guide provides introductory resources on the topic of paying student athletes. Current National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulation requires student athletes to certify their amateur status and prohibits student athletes from receiving payment for their athletic performance. The guide includes sources from a variety of perspectives, including history, NCAA policies, and legal resources.

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