Supposedly sports are some of the most important socio-cultural learning experiences. Students who attend sports colleges develop higher levels of self-esteem. Sports is traditionally where boys have learned about teamwork, setting goals, and the pursuit of excellence. For girls, high school girls who play sports are more likely to get better grades. All of this information is available as promotional material from any college that has a strong focus on sports. Personally, I think it just attracts the alumni and $...



>>>>I don't, however, think so much that it's the kids, as it is the parents and coaches. The parents want the kids to succeed. The coaches want to win because their jobs depend on it.
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>>>Good points. It all boils down to "follow the money.." :(
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>>Exactly! To boot things are so competitive that kids in grade school (mostly middle school) are being scouted by colleges. Then they get to high school and, if they're really good, their high school games end up on TV.
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>In the long run, America will be governed by women. Statistically, they more often qualify for college by brains, than by legs. Therefore, they should be, in the average, more academically oriented.
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>I still don't understand how can sports be so important for academic achievement... and I never may.