High School Competitive Sports

Term Paper # 101272

Education > Jr High/High School
Education > Physical
Sport

A discussion on whether participation in high school competitive sports is a destruction of the school mission or a contribution to academic goals.

2,769 words () | 10 sources | MLA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper attempts to definitively answer whether sports are destructive to the schools mission or an enhancement of the academics. For the purposes of this paper issues surrounding sports are discussed. Specifically, it reviews the use of performance-enhancement drugs, the obesity epidemic and the relationships and cohesion of the students. The paper concludes that there is a positive influence of sports on the academic setting and a benefit to the individual student.

From the Paper:

"It has long been recognized by educators that children learn best when they are interested. Extracurricular activities can be the driving force for many children's interest in going to school, and it can promote a feeling of being part of a community (Burnett 3). Athletes become active participants in the learning process because it is imperative for them to take information and directly apply it to a situation. They are then able to receive feedback from their superiors and peers, and then evaluate the information in real-life situations. This process provides educational benefits, which are self-evident."

Sample of Sources Used:

Burnett, Michael. "'One Strike and You're Out': An Analysis of No Pass/No Play Policies." High School Journal 84.2 (2000): 1-6.
Chacon, Daniel "10.9% in S.D. High Schools Attempted Suicide." Academic Tutoring. 30 Nov. 2004. 9 Dec. 2006 <www.itsacademictutoring.com/Articles%202004.htm>.
Field, Tiffany, Miguel Diego and Christopher Sanders. "Exercise is Positively Related to Adolescents' Relationships and Academics." Adolescence 36.141 (2001): 105-110.
Hansen, David, Reed Larson and Jodi Dworkin. "What Adolescents Learn in Organized Youth Activities: A Survey of Self-Reported Developmental Experiences." Journal of Research on Adolescence 13.1 (2003): 25-55.
Langbein, Laura and Roseana Bess, "Sports in School: Source of Amity or Antipathy?" Social Science Quarterly 83.2 (2002): 436-454.

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