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Athletic Eligibility means qualified for selection or admission based upon athletic performance or upon athletic eligibility requirements set forth by the Arkansas Activities Association.

If you have questions about your eligibility or the registration process, call us toll free at 877-262-1492, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time. International students (including Quebec) use our International Contact Form, found at ncaa.org/contactinternational.

You are not eligible for participation in a sport if you have ever: (1) Taken pay, or the promise of pay, for competing in that sport. [Bylaw 12.1. 2] (2) Agreed (orally or in writing) to compete in professional athletics in that sport. (3) Played on any professional athletics team as defined by the NCAA in that sport.

At Houston Methodist, our primary care sports medicine specialists are experienced treating the most common medical issues affecting athletes of all ages: Asthma. Exercise-associated muscle cramps. Heart problems. Heat stroke. Overtraining syndrome. Rhabdomyolysis (a rapid breakdown of muscle tissue due to injury)

The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies whether prospective college athletes are eligible to play sports at NCAA Division I or II institutions. It reviews the student-athlete's academic record, SAT or ACT scores, and amateur status to ensure conformity with NCAA rules.

The American Heart Association defines an athlete as “one who participates in organized team or individual sports that require regular competition against others as a core component and places a high value on excellence and achievement, requiring some form of systematic training (usually intense)” (Maron and Zipes, ...

A VO2 Max Test is a measurement that reflects a person's ability to perform sustained exercise. It is generally considered the best indicator of cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance. It is suitable for a wide range of individuals, from the sedentary to elite athletes.

Required GPAs vary between athletic associations and divisions, but it's usually around a 2.0. NAIA student-athletes must maintain a 2.0 GPA to remain athletic eligibility. NCAA GPA requirements fluctuate ing to the school's minimum GPA requirement and the student-athlete's year in school.