Students in Sports are Motivated to Succeed in School

Statement:  Participating in athletics and / or extra-curricular activities motivates students to make better grades.

Question:  Does participating in athletics and / or extracurricular activities motivate students to make better grades. 

Statement: Students that are involved in athletics may perform better academically as long as they keep a balance and understanding of the commitment required for each. 

There is no question that attempting to balance academic requirements and participating in athletics can be difficult. 

Whether they play for a club team or for the school, it takes time, numerous practices, and takes their attention away from the primary purpose of going to school – learning and achieving a successful academic record to prepare for a successful future. 

Occasionally when a student has a hard time in school, one of the first things a parent does is pull their child from athletics.  These parents associate the poor academic performance with the extra time spend participating.  This might possibly be a fair connection to make in some cases.  They obviously know their child well and want what is best for them and their futures. 

Regardless, participating in athletics, when properly managed, can also be very beneficial to their lives.  Do to the NO PASS, NO PLAY rule, many students are motivated to make better grades to remain eligible to participate in their chosen sports.