Why Choosing the Correct Subjects for Matric is Vital for Aspiring Athletes.Choosing your subjects wisely can play a major role in your USA athletic chances. There are three major sporting associations that you need to know; the NCAA, NAIA, and the NJCAA. By following the subject requirements set out by the NCAA, you will qualify for all three and will give yourself the best opportunity to win a scholarship. All the above-mentioned associations take your marks into consideration from Grade 9 to Grade 12. The NCAA requires South African students to take; Mathematics, English and an additional language for four consecutive years. They also require 2 Social Sciences and 2 Natural Sciences. (Maths Literacy is not accepted) Social SciencesWhen choosing your Social Sciences, the following subjects will give you credit; History, Geography, Religion, Archaeology, Criminology, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology and Economics (Business Studies and Business Economics do not qualify). Ways to Ensure Social Science Compliance:
Natural SciencesThe following subjects will give you credits toward your Natural Science requirements; Biology, Life Science, Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Anatomy, Environmental Sciences and Physiology. The NCAA requires students to complete two years of a Natural Science in high school. Ways to Ensure Social Science Compliance:
Common Problems Students Experience:
Maths LiteracyMaths Literacy is not acknowledged by the NCAA. No matter how talented you are, you will not be eligible to compete in the NCAA for one year. The problem is, coaches do not offer scholarships to ineligible athletes when they can recruit someone who can play. Our advice is to avoid it at any cost; it is better to get 50% for Core Mathematics than 80% for Mathematics Literacy. (Maths Literacy is accepted by NAIA and NJCAA Colleges.) Can I still play in the NCAA if I do not meet their requirements?Yes, you can still play in the NCAA. The requirements listed above are specific to the NCAA which is the biggest athletic association in the USA with over 1100 top institutions. The NAIA has 300 member colleges, and the NJCAA has over 500. When students do not meet the requirements, they will have to spend at least one season outside the NCAA before being able to transfer in. This is not uncommon and is used by many top athletes in our program.
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fiona
9/4/2017 08:11:21 pm
Would representing south Africa in badminton count towards scholarships
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Tyler
10/4/2017 08:03:47 am
Hi Fiona, Unfortunately not. If your marks are good enough then you would qualify for academic scholarships.
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Ryan Howell
2/7/2018 11:46:02 pm
I am a South African rugby player , good marks. How should I enquirer about getting a rugby scholarship
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