Athletic programs are considered "educational programs and activities" and are covered under Title IX.  Title IX covers three areas of athletics: participation, scholarships, and other benefits. Participation: Men and women must be provided equitable opportunities to participate in sports. Title IX does not require institutions to offer identical sports but an equal opportunity to play. Scholarships: Male and female student-athletes are required to receive athletic scholarship dollars proportional to their participation. Other benefits: Title IX requires the equal treatment of female and male student-athletes in the provision of: equipment and supplies scheduling of games and practice times travel and daily allowance/per diem access to tutoring coaching, locker rooms, practice and competitive facilities medical and training facilities and services housing and dining facilities and services publicity and promotions support services, and recruitment of student-athletes