Day 16: Athletics

Objective: Identify the requirements and benefits of participating in high school sports by reading an article and reviewing a presentation. 

Context

Playing sports is a great way to get involved and make friends while in high school. While not all high school athletes will go on to play in college or professionally, there are many long term benefits. Being a student athlete is a privilege though and school work always comes first. 

Step 1: The Impact of High School Sports

Read the article Want to succeed in business? Then play high school sports Links to an external site.

Discussion

• What skills do athletes develop that help them as they move into careers?
• How do the findings of the studies in this article contradict some of the stereotypes or athletes that exist?

Step 2: Review the following presentation with your teacher:

Discussion

• What are the minimum requirements to participate in high school sports?
• Why do you think minimum requirements to participate in sports exist? Do you agree with them?