Social Benefits Of High School Sports
The benefits of sports socially are unmeasurable. Ken Marschner states that “ We try to recruit people that can work in a team environment, are competitive and driven, and it is not a prerequisite, but many times athletes have those traits”. So, even if as an athlete you do not benefit academically or physically, you gain certain social skills that are only learned through sports. High school athletes learn the greatest social aspect of sport, teamwork. In the workplace you don't work alone. You work with a team. Everyone contributes something and helps in some way, like when a team sport is being played. These skills are learned early on in high school sports, and are enforced throughout students high school careers. Consequently, good communication
skills develop, as well as confidence. According to Shepard and Francois, “ most exercise interventions significantly reduced disruptive behaviours in disturbed students.” Therefore, if sports programs are cut back in high schools, certain students won't have the opportunity to learn resilience, camaraderie, and patience. Also, according to Bowen and Hitt, social capital increases when individuals participate in sports. This increases the amount of engagement in school. Thus, resulting in an additional positive social environment.
skills develop, as well as confidence. According to Shepard and Francois, “ most exercise interventions significantly reduced disruptive behaviours in disturbed students.” Therefore, if sports programs are cut back in high schools, certain students won't have the opportunity to learn resilience, camaraderie, and patience. Also, according to Bowen and Hitt, social capital increases when individuals participate in sports. This increases the amount of engagement in school. Thus, resulting in an additional positive social environment.