Saturday, April 2, 2011: 11:45 AM-12:45 PM
Convention Center: Room 29B
NASPE/Research/Social Sciences
| Speakers: | Angela Lumpkin, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS; and Judy Favor, Baker University, Olathe, KS |
High school sports are often praised for contributing to the academic performance of athletes, although there is little empirical evidence to substantiate this claim. Data from a comparison between athletes and non-athletes in one state on absences, drop-out rates, graduation rates, ACT composite scores, self-reported grade point averages, leadership activities, and service activities will further justify that athletes outperform their non-athlete peers.