Which item is listed as a scheduling concern?

• A. Facilities (don't overlap)
• B. Gender equity
• C. Practices
• D. Travel

Answer: (D)

Scheduling in athletics administration hinges on aligning events with available resources and time. Travel stands out as a scheduling concern because transportation needs lock in departure and arrival times, durations, and rest periods, which directly shape the entire sequence of events—from warm-ups to game time to post-game movements. If a team has to travel far, the schedule must accommodate driving or flight times, potential delays, and recovery opportunities, often pushing game times or practice blocks earlier or later. While facilities and practices involve scheduling considerations as well, and gender equity is essential to policy and fairness, travel most directly ties timing to moving between locations, making it the scheduling constraint highlighted here.