Nevertheless , these cases recognize that the student - athlete is still a student , hence creating an educational component to college sports .
Employment status stems from the quid pro quo which earmarks the contractual obligations between a student - athlete and his institution .
These cases recognize that the student - athlete is still a student , hence creating an educational component to college sports .
Employment status stems from the quid pro quo which earmarks the contractual obligations between a student - athlete and his institution .