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University
Shawnee State University
Major
Social Sciences
Presentation Types
Oral Presentation
Keywords:
Extra-curricular activities, academic achievement
Abstract
There is often debate about whether or not participation in extra-curricular activities is beneficial for students in terms of academic achievement. These activities include athletics, fine arts, clubs, etc. Several studies have shown that participation in extra-curricular activities can greatly impact the lives of students. The purpose of this research is to determine the relationship between extra-curricular activities and academic achievement in terms of GPA, student attendance, and ACT scores at a rural school in southern Ohio. A survey was given to each student to determine the percentage of those who participate in extra-curricular activities and those who do not. Students were also asked why or why not they participate in these activities. GPAs, attendance records, and ACT scores of each student were collected and analyzed. The goal is to find patterns in the data that show either a positive or negative correlation between extra-curricular activities and academic achievement.
Human Subjects
yes
IRB Approval
no
Faculty Mentor Name
Gay Lynn Shipley
Faculty Mentor Title
Professor of Education
Faculty Mentor Academic Department
School of Education
Recommended Citation
Hairston, Jill, "Relationship Between Extra-Curricular Activities and Academic Achievement" (2021). Celebration of Scholarship. 9.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/cos/2021/day1/9
Relationship Between Extra-Curricular Activities and Academic Achievement
There is often debate about whether or not participation in extra-curricular activities is beneficial for students in terms of academic achievement. These activities include athletics, fine arts, clubs, etc. Several studies have shown that participation in extra-curricular activities can greatly impact the lives of students. The purpose of this research is to determine the relationship between extra-curricular activities and academic achievement in terms of GPA, student attendance, and ACT scores at a rural school in southern Ohio. A survey was given to each student to determine the percentage of those who participate in extra-curricular activities and those who do not. Students were also asked why or why not they participate in these activities. GPAs, attendance records, and ACT scores of each student were collected and analyzed. The goal is to find patterns in the data that show either a positive or negative correlation between extra-curricular activities and academic achievement.