NAIA Required Day Off- Effective September 11, 2023
Definition of "Day Off"
During the academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), all athletic-related activities shall be prohibited at least one day per seven-day period. Exceptions are permitted during any break period indicated in the SCAD academic calendar (winter break, spring break, holiday).
Definition of Athletic-Related Activities
Any required activity with an athletic purpose that involves artist-athletes and is directed or supervised by any person on the coaching staff, including strength and conditioning coaches.
What counts as athletically related activities
- Competition
- Practice
- Workouts
- Skill instruction
- Film studies pertaining to team competition
- Required participation in prospect days
- Use of school facilities when activities are supervised by a member of the coaching staff
What does not count as athletically related activities
- Study hall/tutoring
- Community service and fundraising activities
- Medical examination or treatment
- Team travel where no physical practice or film requirements occur
- Unsupervised recovery workout for injury prevention
Specific time periods that do not require a day off
- Preseason practice that occurs before the first day of classes
- Postseason competition schedule that spans a period equal to or greater than 7 days
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