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FACTS and FIGURES

Intramurals

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  • Youth who participate in out-of school activities or both in-school or out-of-school activities had better socioemotional outcomes, being less likely to have tried smoking, alcohol or marijuana. [1]

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  • Provide an opportunity for all students to become a part of a team and physical activity. [2]

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  • Students who participate in intramurals are more likely to sign up for health and physical education courses at the secondary level. [3]

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  • Provide inclusive and positive sport for all. [4]

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  • Helps build self-esteem in students. [5]

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  • Increases the level of physical activity in a day for students. [6]

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  • Improves the long-term health of students. [7]

  • ​Having programs during lunch hour requires less students to supervise in other areas. [8]

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  • Develop student’s physical fitness levels. [9]

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  • Enhances good competition. [10]

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  • Helps build positive character within students. [11]

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  • Great opportunity for leadership outside the classroom. [12]

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  • Offers activity where children will have fun! [13]

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  • Children are able to develop a positive appreciation for physical activity which may continue at home and outside of school. [14]

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  • Can include a diverse range of activities so that all students are included. [15]

See also Intramurals key topic page

SOURCES

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  1. Guegremont A, Findlay L, Kohen D. “Organized extracurricular activities: are in-school and out-of school activities associated with different outcomes for Canadian youth?” J Sch Health. Vol. 84 Issue 5 (May 2014): 317-325.)

  2. (Retrieved June 2012) (http://www.raisethebarintramurals.com/benefits.html)

  3. (Retrieved June 2012) (http://www.raisethebarintramurals.com/benefits.html)

  4. (Retrieved June 2012) (http://londonchristian.ca/intramuralsc27.php)

  5. (Retrieved June 2012) (http://www.raisethebarintramurals.com/benefits.html)

  6. (Retrieved June 2012) (http://www.raisethebarintramurals.com/benefits.html)

  7. (Retrieved June 2012) (http://www.raisethebarintramurals.com/benefits.html)

  8. (Retrieved June 2012) (http://www.raisethebarintramurals.com/benefits.html)

  9. (Retrieved June 2012) (http://www.ciraontario.com/content/organize_effective_programs.pdf)

  10. (Retrieved June 2012) (http://www.ciraontario.com/content/organize_effective_programs.pdf)

  11. (Retrieved June 2012) (http://www.ciraontario.com/content/organize_effective_programs.pdf)

  12. (Retrieved June 2012) (http://www.ciraontario.com/content/organize_effective_programs.pdf)

  13. (Retrieved June 2012) (http://www.ciraontario.com/content/organize_effective_programs.pdf)

  14. (Retrieved June 2012) (http://londonchristian.ca/intramuralsc27.php)

  15. (Retrieved June 2012) (http://londonchristian.ca/intramuralsc27.php)

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