This document examines equal opportunity for women in athletic programs--one of the most closely scrutinized and least understood issues of Title IX. Areas considered are: (1) basic provisions of Title IX; (2) the self-evaluation requirement; (3) grievance procedures; (4) the "adjustment period"; (5) overall equal athletic opportunity; (6) student interest and ability in relation to compliance; (7) athletic funding; (8) equal athletic opportunity issues under Title IX; (9)equipment supplies and uniforms; (10) scheduling of games, practice times, season lengths, and number of games; (11) travel and per diem allowances; (12) opportunity of students to receive coaching; (13) academic tutoring and other services; (14) facilities--locker rooms, practice and competitive facilities; (15) medical, health, and training facilities; (16) housing and dining facilities; (17) publicity and public relations; (18)recruiting student athletes; (19) support services for men's and women's programs; (20) administrative structures; (21) athletic associations and sports governing organizations; (22) athletic policy; and (23) employment issues. (MM)