Equity & Inclusion

High School Athletics Equity Checklist: Are All Sports Getting the Visibility They Deserve?

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• Sports recognition , Athletic administration , Equity & inclusion

Intent: research Athletic departments across the United States face a persistent challenge: ensuring equitable visibility and recognition across all sports programs. While Title IX mandates equal opportunity and resources between men's and women's sports, no federal regulation addresses visibility equity across different sports—leaving many programs systematically underrepresented in school recognition systems, media coverage, and institutional acknowledgment.