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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN A COMPETATIVE SOCIETY

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESIN A COMPETATIVE SOCIETY

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THE PRICE OF COMPETIOTONMultiple studies identified the

beneficial effects of extracurricular activities on students

Teachers and parents encourage students to become involved

College requires involvement- Does more involvement better

your chance of college acceptance?

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COMPETITIVE FUTURES 70-80% of all students are involved in

some kind of extracurricular activity Adolescents who subsequently

participated more than once a week in positive activities during their 11th grade year were approximately twice as likely

to graduate high school and enroll in college than those students who weren’t involved

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WHY DID YOU BECOME INVOLVED? Involvement in extracurricular activities

will academically benefit a student and increase social skills

Students involved in more than one activity outside the curriculum excel

Students are less likely to drop out of school if they are involved in extracurricular activities

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PARENTAL INFLUENCEDo you believe you would have

become involved or continued involvement in extracurricular activities if your parents expressed negative feelings towards them?

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PARENTAL INFLUENCE Parents are most responsible for the

interest and values their children develop.

Children were positively influenced by the stories and activities their parents pursue.

Parents verbal reactions can leave a child with a feeling of constraint

Parents tend to control children’s activities based on their preconceived value and worthiness thus parents influence the activities in which children do not participate as well.

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6 BENEFITS OF EXTRACURRICULAR AVTIVITIES Physical Development

When children participate in sports and outdoor activities, they get good exercise and

learn life-long habits of keeping mentally and physically fit. By doing so children are learning how to develop a healthy life style.

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6 BENEFITSCreativity

Many activities can aid in the development of creativity and problem-solving skills. Obvious choices are music, and performing arts, but sports and collecting can teach problem-solving skills as well. Students should be involved in activities that encourage their natural curiosity and interests.

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6 BENEFITSStress Relief

Many activities take place in a relaxing environment or promote healthy methods for dealing with stress. In an increasingly complex and pressure-oriented world, students are able to perform better when they have healthy ways to deal with stress.

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6 BENEFITSSelf-Confidence

When students learn new skills and engage in social activities, they become more self-confident. Extracurricular activities teach them cooperation, negotiation, and conflict resolutions in a fun and relaxed environment.

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6 BENEFITS Team Spirit and Camaraderie

Team sports require students to work together to achieve a common goal and remove the focus from the individual to the team.

Time ManagementMany activities emphasize the importance of time. This teaches a student how to juggle school, homework, family life, and their after-school activities as well and learn the importance of priorities and planning.

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COULD THEY BE NEGATIVE? Those not accepted develop lower self esteem and

interest in school Process of auditioning: continuous self doubt,

nervousness, decline in academic focus, increased devotions to the audition

Announcement of the outcome creates winners and losers

Unsuccessful applicants feelings about themselves and connections to their school significantly decrease, progressed towards a lower level and more likely to skip school within the first week after announcements were made for a minimum of two month after the announcement

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Peck, S. C., Roeser, R. W., Zarrett, N., & Eccles, J. S. (2008). Exploring the Roles of Extracurricular Activity Quantity and Quality in the Educational Resilience of Vulnerable Adolescents: Variable- and Pattern-Centered Approaches. Journal of Social Issues, 64(1), 135-156. doi:10.1111/j.1540-4560.2008.00552.x

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