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Core Classes needed to play Division I athletics
One area that I hope to delve into more over the coming weeks regarding the recruiting process is the academic side of things. Yes, you obviously have to be a great athlete to play Division I athletics but if you don’t have the grades to do so, you can kiss that dream goodbye.
With recent changes, I felt that it was important to talk about the core classes that you need to take in high school to be able to qualify to play as a freshman at the Division I level. These requirements do differ when compared to Division II and other levels. Also, I would recommend talking to a counselor who should know more about your situation.
As of August 1st, 2008, here is what the NCAA requires so that you will be a full qualifier at the college level as a freshman:
| Class | Years |
| English | Four Years |
| Mathematics (Three years of mathematics courses at the level of Algebra I or higher). (Computer science courses containing significant programming elements that meet graduation requirements in the area of mathematics also may be accepted.) |
Three Years |
| Natural or physical science (including at least one laboratory course if offered by the high school). (Computer science courses containing significant programming elements that meet graduation requirements in the area of natural or physical science also may be accepted.) |
Two Years |
| Additional courses in English, mathematics, or natural or physical science | One Year |
| Social Science | Two Years |
| Additional academic courses [in any of the above areas or foreign language, philosophy or nondoctrinal religion (e.g., comparative religion) courses] | Four Years |
When talking about Math, make sure to note that the level has to be Algebra I or higher. That does not count remedial courses if you have Math problems. This is an important area to remember in terms of making the cut with Math.
For football recruits, basketball recruits, or anyone hoping to play at the Division I level, make sure you talk to your counselor and stay up on any changes that the NCAA makes with their rules. Even if they change while you are in high school, you need to stay in tune with everything that happens. There will be no one to blame (Outside of your counselor) but yourself.
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I have looked at the college core classes and I just wanted to know from you: The admin if I may be in more trouble then my counselor or family say. I have just finished my freshman year in highschool and my GPA was sub par I intend on getting a 3.0 or higher throught my following years in highschool. My coach tells me I have talent to get to the next level and that really struck something in me. So this summer I have been in summer school trying to recover what I have lost during the school year I have even chosen not to participate in football camp until my work is done.
Now that I am looking at this chart I have a couple questions regarding if I wont be able to play as a freshman in college. Here is my own chart of sorts It would be great if you could tell me if this was right or not.
English – 4 years (Mandatory to graduate at my school)
Math – I plan on taking 4 years of it which is a year added onto the math years needed to play D-1 football
Science – 4 years (3 years are mandatory at my school but I like science)
Additional Course – I am not sure what you ment by that in the chart. I have taken one semester of keyboarding and one semester of child devolpment and I am taking a full year of business computer applications this year. So would that cover the required one year?
Social Science- If this includes World Cultures, American History, and Economics then I should be set for this part of the chart.
Additional Academic Courses – I plan on using my remaining 3 years of high school to take Spanish classes which would take up 3 of the 4 needed for college. Now since I am doing one additional year of math and two addtional years of science is that part covered or do I have to take something else.
I tried to find an email address where I could send this question to you but I couldn’t find one so I thought it would be best to put it here. Hopefully it is not a problem. If you wish to email me that would be great. Thanks!
P.S My other question is that if my first year of highschool was not as great as it should of been (An utterly disgusting 1.7 GPA). If my grades begin to rise greatly into the 3.0 and above range will coaches overlook that first year and pay more attention to the now instead of the then?
Sorry I forgot to add my email. It is gosongj@yahoo.com