Title
More than a pastime : the importance of interscholastic sports opportunities in middle schools
Date
2014
Document Type
Capstone Project
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department
Liberal Studies
Abstract
Students are not being provided enough opportunities to participate in school sports in local public middle schools. Thus, many students are not realizing and enjoying the benefits of participating in sports; namely, improved academic performance, social skills, health, and self esteem. To gain perspective on the current status of interscholastic sports in local middle schools, it was necessary to interview stakeholders. Administrators, teachers, and students were interviewed. Emergent themes indicated that many students were excluded from participating in school sports due to their competitive nature, the limited number of available positions on teams, and the lack of interesting sports. Based on the results of this research, an intramural league was created in which all students were invited to participate. It is hoped that providing additional opportunities to participate in interscholastic sports will greatly benefit a larger number of students.
Recommended Citation
Aguirre, Daniel and Ortega, Diego, "More than a pastime : the importance of interscholastic sports opportunities in middle schools" (2014). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 285.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_restricted/285
Comments
Capstone Project (B.A.) Liberal Studies Department