Within constitutional considerations, an important issue to resolve for sport and recreation concerns whether participation is a right or a privilege.

1.Do you believe sport and/or recreation should be a right or a privilege? In what context and why?

2.According to the U.S. Constitution, what legal concepts do you need to consider in order to resolve this issue?

Next, review the NCAA v. Yeo (2005) case beginning on page 430 of the Cotten text. In light of the court’s holding, consider the following question and provide your interpretation of the court’s rationale:

3. Were Yeo’s protected rights of due process violated by the NCAA, which could potentially cost her future financial opportunities as well as her reputation? Why or why not?