Should Student Athletes Be Paid Essay

Reaction Paper Regarding the topic, whether or not student athletes should be paid to play sports, I am in the middle. I understand why some people believe that athletes should be paid and I understand why others believe that they should not be paid. But, I guess that is because I do not know a lot about sports or what top athletes already receive. If I had more knowledge about the topic, then maybe I could make a stronger opinion about the topic. During the discussion, I was able to make better connections as to why some people would think that the players should be paid to play. One being that the players do not have time to get a job because of all the time they put into the practice and games for a particular sport. Another reason was that the NCAA makes a substantial profit off of the players who are being highly marketed for their hard work and dedication to the sport. Lastly, the players are putting their bodies and career on the line every time they get on the field or court, risking every thing before they even have to opportunity to become a professional athlete. I understand why some believe that athletes should be paid.

It is easy to see that athletes already receive significant compensation for not being paid to play through scholarships, game apparel, help through school and special treatment through university faculty. A lot can be said when talking about what university athletes receive. Especially, top athletes who receive substantial opportunities and are being highly marketed before their career even takes off. These top athletes receive money in one way or another. I understand it takes a lot to be an athlete; however, some athletes are receiving money in more ways than just one. So, in the end I see this point of view to, where athletes should not be paid to play when they already receive some much compensation for not getting