College Athletics Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Higher Education on Shaky Ground - Navigating Trust and Value in American Colleges

Exploring challenges facing higher education: trust erosion, criticisms, and value proposition. Discusses navigating skepticism and potential changes for America's leading institutions.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Building a Diverse College Baseball Team - Erik Bakich's Approach

Erik Bakich discusses building racial diversity in college baseball, challenging the impact of travel ball on team composition, and offering insights for youth programs to maintain relevance in changing times.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Future of College Sports - Government's Role in Athlete Pay

Explore the debate on college athlete compensation, featuring insights from NCAA leadership, lawmakers, and athlete advocates on potential federal involvement and its implications.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Where Did the Incentives to Play Sports Go? - Project Play Summit Highlight

Exploring the shifting landscape of youth sports, college athletics, and the impact on health and inclusion. Experts discuss trends, challenges, and potential solutions for a more balanced approach to sports participation.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Future of College Sports - Special Admissions and Athlete Recruitment

Exploring the implications of athlete admissions in universities, examining societal impacts, campus contributions, and youth sports industry effects after the Supreme Court's decision on race-based preferences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Future of Sports - Coaching Civic Engagement

Exploring how coaches can teach civic engagement to athletes, its potential impact, and challenges in implementation. Features insights from sports leaders on fostering active citizenship among influential college athletes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Future of College Sports - Reimagining Athlete Pay

Exploring the potential impact of allowing NCAA athletes to receive sponsorship money, examining implications for athlete pay, education, competition, governance, and fan interest.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

College Sports at a Crossroads - Entertainment or Education?

Explore the identity crisis in NCAA sports, examining scandals, lawsuits, reform calls, and conference realignments that challenge the balance between entertainment and education.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Women's Basketball Scores Big - Viewership Records and Future Challenges

Exploring the rise of NCAA women's basketball, its record-breaking viewership, and the challenges ahead, featuring insights from influential coaches and a prominent player.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intro Coll/Athletic

Explore college requirements, services, and athletic eligibility. Develop study skills and plan your academic journey as a student-athlete.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Finished
• Paid Course