EPISODE · Mar 31, 2022 · 1H 22M
School Sports
from 16:1 - Education, Teaching, & Learning · host Moonbeam Multimedia
Volleyball! Softball! Baseball! Basketball! All of the balls! Join Katie and Chelsea as they discuss the history of modern sports programs in public schools in America. From the late 1800s on, high school rivalries and intercollegiate competitions have motivated students to get and stay fit, but they've also applied an increasing amount of pressure on student athletes. Funding sports programs is another big concern, particularly when athletics often compete with academic programs for limited dollars. Hear Katie's perspective as a former coach and Chelsea's view as a less-than-stellar athlete in this episode of 16:1. Thanks, listeners!Show Notes:OHSAA EligibilityHome Work by Julie Andrews - Book Loft LinkWikipedia - Student AthleteiSport 360 - A History of Youth Sports in the US by AxiosThe University of Kansas - Study Shows High School Athletes Perform Better In School, Persist To Graduation More Than Non-Athletes by Mike KringsThe Atlantic -The Case Against High-School Sports By Amanda RipleyThe Today Show - Former Ohio St. football player delivers powerful message to anyone struggling with depression99% Invisible - Episode 483 Grid LockedKUT & KUTX Studios — The Disconnect: Power, Politics And The Texas Blackout by Mose Buchele
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Volleyball! Softball! Baseball! Basketball! All of the balls! Join Katie and Chelsea as they discuss the history of modern sports programs in public schools in America.
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