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May 2, 2022 · High school sports play an important role in addressing students’ physical and mental health needs, but with fewer than 2 in 5 public high school students participating, the traditional model...
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Jan 22, 2020 · Being an athlete in high school allows students to experience rigorous physical activity while still maintaining high mental acuity. It is this focus that allows high school athletes to set a strong foundation for fitness habits that last long after graduation.
Sep 1, 2016 · Participation in school sports was associated with higher GPAs, favorable perceptions of school safety, and increased perceptions of family and teacher/community support. Guidance for parents, educators, and policymakers on how to further promote students' academic and social success are discussed.
- Martin Van Boekel, Okan Bulut, Luke Stanke, Jose R. Palma Zamora, Yoojeong Jang, Youngsoon Kang, Kyl...
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Mar 16, 2024 · This paper analyzes the distribution of education and labor market benefits from sports participation. Results show that effects are similar across gender, but differ on other dimensions.
Sports activities are more than just sources of entertainment in schools. Unfortunately, the Aspen Institute reports that less than 4 in 10 high school students participate in sports, and fewer than 25 percent of students meet the recommended level of regular physical activity.
- Nick Kline
Results indicate that school sports participation was significantly associated with academic achievement, positive body-image perceptions, and self-esteem. Overall, participation in school sports demonstrated a significant standardized effect (.225) on academic achievement.
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As a modality of physical activity, sports participation has been recognized as an important approach to promote healthy behaviors and overall development in children and adolescents (1 – 3). According to several research, children and adolescents can benefit from participation in sports (3 – 5).
