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Book SynopsisThe Department of Sports and Athletics should be committed to providing a Sports For All Intramural Sports Program.The mission of Sports For All is to create added experiences for the school's growth and development by encouraging involvement in the present, which will enrich and challenge the future. Competitive and recreational athletics are an integral part of the educational process and experience. Students should have the opportunity to participate and compete as appropriate to their interest and skill. Intramurals provide a co-curricular value by contributing to overall community satisfaction, involvement and learning within a diverse setting, improving student recruitment and retention by adding to the quality of community life and creating a venue for social interaction, integration and leadership activities, which positively affect spirit, mind, and body.As physical educators, we value the lessons that have long been taught by athletic participation: the pursuit of excellence
Trade ReviewSports For All is a step by step design to ensure success for your school’s intramural program. It is the only complete textbook to offer a step by step guide which also including all necessary forms and formats. -- R. Gelardi, Secondary school physical education instructor, coach, Athletic Director and administrator
This text is a blue print for introducing students to a wide variety of sports. Athletic teams only allow for a small number of players. With intramurals, anyone can be on a team and have the opportunity to participate in a sport that would most likely be unavailable to them. -- K. Fong, Secondary school physical education instructor and coach
Sports For All covers every aspect of an intramural sports program. There isn’t a set budget. Whether your school is large or small, this program will work for you. What really impressed me was that the entire school can be involved in the program…not just the activity participants. -- J. Scramalgia, Middle school physical education instructor and coach
The Sports For All Intramural Sports Program creates leadership roles for students. It involves everyone and builds self-confidence and a respect for sport. -- M. Harp, Secondary school physical education instructor
Table of ContentsIntroduction Sports For All Mission Statement & Values Chapter 1: Why A Sports For All Intramural Program? Chapter 2: Getting Started – Designing Your School’s Sports For All Intramural Program Chapter 3: Organization of the Intramural Program Chapter 4: Programming and Scheduling Chapter 5: Officials, Sportsmanship, Health & Safety Chapter 6: Promotions - Getting the Word Out! Chapter 7: Intramural Sports and Activities Chapter 8: Awards Chapter 9: Evaluation and Assessment Chapter 10: In Summary Appendix: Sports For All Program Forms and Templates About the Author
