INTRAMURALS Intramurals In your own words write a

INTRAMURALS

Intramurals �In your own words, write a definition of intramurals. �Definition – Part of a school’s physical education program geared to the skills and abilities of the entire student population and consists of voluntary participation in games, sport, and other activities �Must include a wide variety of activities so average students get a chance to use skills he/she was introduced to in class. �Interscholastic Program – program designed for students possessing athletic ability to excel in their particular sport. Emphasis on competition.

Scope of Physical Education Program �Instructional Program �Leadership, 801, 401 �Interscholastic Program �Soccer, volleyball, basketball, etc. �Intramural Program �During noon hour �Does it have to be?

Interscholastic Programs (between schools) �Justification �Sufficient interest of student body �Sufficient # of superior performers �Adequate facilities for practice & games �Sufficient funding �Proper equipment and transportation �Competent coaching �Positive educational experiences

Intramural Programs �Objectives � 1 - Health �Physical and Emotional � 2 - Skill Development �Basic Components of sport �Give me an example

Objectives Continued � 3 - Social Development �Peer interaction �Sportpersonship �Reactions � 4 - Recreation �Carry over value �Post high school

Organizational Considerations �Publicity and promotion �The student body should be well aware of upcoming activities with the use of posters, announcements, athletics board, etc. �Units of competition �Sign up system �Home room system �Age groupings �Draft

Types of Competition � 3 most common �Leagues �Tournaments �Meets

Intramurals vs. Interscholastics �At your desk with the person beside you. Make a list of Pro’s & Con’s for each intramurals and school sport. �You should be able to come up with a minimum of 5 points for each.