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Division I Proposal - 2017-61-1
PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS -- SKILL INSTRUCTION -- INDIVIDUAL SPORTS -- FOUR HOURS
Status: Adopted Final
Intent: To amend Proposal No. 2017-61, to specify that, in individual sports, a student-athlete's participation in required weight training, conditioning and skill-related instruction shall be limited to a maximum of eight hours per week with not more than four hours spent on skill-related workouts.
A. Bylaws: Amend Proposal No. 2017-61, 17.1.7.2, as follows: (August 1, 2018)
17.1.7.2 Weekly Hour Limitations -- Outside the Playing Season.
(a) Sports Other Than Football. Outside the playing season, from the institution's first day of classes of the academic year or September 15, whichever occurs earlier, to one week prior to the beginning of the institution's final examination period at the conclusion of the academic year, only a student-athlete's participation in required weight training, conditioning and skill-related instruction shall be permitted. In team sports, a A student-athlete's participation in such activities per Bylaw 17.02.1 shall be limited to a maximum of eight hours per week with not more than four hours per week spent on skill-related workouts. In individual sports, a student-athlete's participation in such activities per Bylaw 17.02.1 shall be limited to a maximum of eight hours per week. All countable related activities outside the playing season are prohibited one week prior to the beginning of the final examination period for the applicable academic term through the conclusion of each student-athlete's final exams.
[17.1.7.2-(b) through 17.1.7.2-(c) unchanged.]
[17.1.7.2.1 through 17.1.7.2.4 unchanged.]
B. Bylaws: Amend Proposal No. 2017-61, 17.1.7.2, as follows: (Immediate)
17.1.7.2 Weekly Hour Limitations -- Outside the Playing Season.
[17.1.7.2-(a) through 17.1.7.2-(c) unchanged.]
[17.1.7.2.1 unchanged.]
17.1.7.2.1.5 Summer Athletic Activities.
17.1.7.2.1.5.1 Basketball. In basketball, a student-athlete who is enrolled in summer school may engage in required weight-training, conditioning and skill-related instruction for up to eight weeks (not required to be consecutive weeks). A student-athlete who is enrolled in at least three degree-applicable (pursuant to Bylaw 14.4.3.1.7) credit hours in one summer term that is fewer than eight weeks in duration may engage in required weight-training, conditioning and skill-related instruction for up to eight weeks (not required to be consecutive weeks). Participation in such activities shall be limited to a maximum of eight hours per week with not more than four hours per week spent on skill-related instruction.
[17.1.7.2.1.5.1.1 through 17.1.7.2.1.5.1.2 unchanged.]
[17.1.7.2.1.5.2 unchanged.]
[17.1.7.2.2 through 17.1.7.2.4 unchanged.]
Source: Mid-American Conference
Effective Date:
Section A: August 1, 2018
Section B: Immediate
Proposal Category: Amendment-to-Amendment
Topical Area: Playing and Practice Seasons
Rationale: Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee generally supports a consistent application of skill-instruction legislation in all sports. This amendment would allow more flexibility for skill instruction between coaches and student-athletes while reserving appropriate time for strength and conditioning.
Estimated Budget Impact: None.
Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): Student-athletes may choose to participate in additional voluntary hours of weight and conditioning.
Position Statement(s):
| Legislative Committee | Supports |
History
| Feb 1, 2018: | In Progress | |
| Feb 1, 2018: | Submitted to National Office | Amendment sponsored. |
| Feb 8, 2018: | Ready for Vote | |
| Apr 18, 2018: | Adopted by Council | |
| Apr 25, 2018: | No Board Action | |
| Apr 25, 2018: | Adopted Final |
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I | 17.1.7.2 | Weekly Hour Limitations -- Outside the Playing Season. |
| I | 17.1.7.2 | Weekly Hour Limitations -- Outside the Playing Season. |
| I | 17.1.7.2.1.5 | Summer Athletic Activities. |
| I | 17.1.7.2.1.5.1 | Basketball. |