The Effects of Athletic Participation on Academic Performance and Character Development
Submission Type
Event
Expected Graduation Date
2013
Location
Lower Level, Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University
Start Date
4-20-2013 9:00 AM
End Date
4-20-2013 10:00 AM
Disciplines
Education
Abstract
Athletic participation has been found to have an immense impact on the academic achievement and character development of youth. With such a large number of students partaking in athletics today, knowing the effects of that participation is crucial in order to help young people develop into successful and contributing members of society. This literature review compiles ten valid, relevant, and current empirical articles from online databases. The results indicate that athletic participation has a positive impact on one’s educational success because of increased involvement with the school and its personnel. In addition, higher levels of personal development were achieved among student-athletes. These findings identify several benefits of athletic participation, which can assist teachers, coaches, and administrators in helping students achieve their full potential.
The Effects of Athletic Participation on Academic Performance and Character Development
Lower Level, Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University
Athletic participation has been found to have an immense impact on the academic achievement and character development of youth. With such a large number of students partaking in athletics today, knowing the effects of that participation is crucial in order to help young people develop into successful and contributing members of society. This literature review compiles ten valid, relevant, and current empirical articles from online databases. The results indicate that athletic participation has a positive impact on one’s educational success because of increased involvement with the school and its personnel. In addition, higher levels of personal development were achieved among student-athletes. These findings identify several benefits of athletic participation, which can assist teachers, coaches, and administrators in helping students achieve their full potential.