TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - School sport participation under two school sport policies: comparisons by race/ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status
JO  - Annals of behavioral medicine
A1  - Kanters, Michael A.
A1  - Bocarro, Jason N.
A1  - Edwards, Michael B.
A1  - Casper, Jonathan M.
A1  - Floyd, Myron F.
SP  - S113
EP  - 21
VL  - 45
IS  - Suppl 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0883-6612
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12160-012-9413-2
ID  - ref1
ER  -