Impacts of Extracurricular Activities on Academic Success, Physical Health, and Social Well-being

Introduction Key terms: o Extracurricular activities o Academic Performance o Social well-being o Physical fitness Map o Introduction o Research  Academic Success  Physical Health  Social well-being  "Tipping Point" o Conclusion  Research  Process

Evolution of Our Research Question Original: What are the impacts of extracurricular activities on students? What are the impacts of extracurricular activities on high school student's academic performance? Final: What are the impacts of extracurricular activities on high school students in terms of their academic success and physical and social well-being?

Better Grades Higher standardized test scores Higher attendance rates Development of educational attainment Academic Success

Substance Abuse o Lower probability Health Conditions o More physically fit o Lower probability of cancer and obesity related diseases Physical Health

Self-esteem Phillips (1969) study: correlation, publicity Social network Feel involved Less antisocial, 'bad' behaviors Mahoney & Cairns (1997): dropout Political & social participation in future Social Well-Being

Connecticut College Study Tipping Point? Negative Impacts o Academic: lower grades and test scores o Physical: physical repercussions of stress o Social: Loss of time to socialize.

Degree of involvement (the role a student holds) in each activity is an important factor. o Snyder "Degree of involvement in athletic activity” (1975) o Stars, Substitutes, Starters Tipping Point?

No causal relationship Extracurricular activities can be positive in the proper quantities. Extracurricular activities are an important part of development and should be available to all high school students. Conclusion From Research

What we learned? o Google Docs o Self-initiative o Compromise Challenges: o Picking a detailed/focused question o Finding scholarly sources o Time limit Future: o More interaction o Better use of technology Conclusion From Process

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