The Impact of Participation in School Sports on Academic Performance and Teamwork Skills

Abstract

The research investigates how school sports impact academic results and teamwork competency by examining the growing trend toward using sports in educational settings for comprehensive student growth. This research assesses sports’ effects on academic performance and team abilities and analyses any connected elements. The literature review underscores mixed findings, with some studies linking sports to cognitive and social benefits, while others highlight limitations due to program design. The research employed a quantitative approach using structured questionnaires to collect data from 80 participants. Research findings show that sports participation demonstrates minimal influence on academic achievement; however, it does foster medium-strength capabilities in teamwork skills, including communication and dispute-resolution abilities. Structured sports programs deliver maximum benefits based on research implications, yet the study’s limitations, including self-reported data and restricted sampling, suggest broader evidence is still needed.