@article{ref1,
title="School sport participation under two school sport policies: comparisons by race/ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status",
journal="Annals of behavioral medicine",
year="2013",
author="Kanters, Michael A. and Bocarro, Jason N. and Edwards, Michael B. and Casper, Jonathan M. and Floyd, Myron F.",
volume="45",
number="Suppl 1",
pages="S113-21",
abstract="BACKGROUND: School-based extracurricular sport remains an effective strategy to increase physical activity. However, school sport is often limited to a small number of elite athletes. Few schools provide more inclusive sport programs that offer a wider array of activities regardless of ability. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to examine school sport participation in middle schools (ages 11-14) with contrasting school sport delivery strategies (intramural vs. interscholastic). METHODS: Data were obtained through an online survey administered to students at four public middle schools (grades 6-8) in a southeastern US city (n = 2,582). RESULTS: More students participated in school sports at intramural schools. Boys were more likely to participate in after-school sports at intramural schools. Low-income and Black children, two groups at greater risk of physical inactivity and other negative outcomes, had greater participation in intramural programs. CONCLUSIONS: After-school intramural sports in middle school is a promising strategy for increasing sport participation.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0883-6612",
doi="10.1007/s12160-012-9413-2",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12160-012-9413-2"
}