Does Participation in Organized Sports Influence School Performance, Mental Health, and/or Long-Term Goal Setting in Adolescents?

Regular participation in physical activity can positively influence self-esteem and self-confidence, provide healthier ways to handle stress and result in an improved sense of well-being. Sports team participation can provide additional benefits such as identifying peers with similar interests, greater acceptance by other physically active peers, and developing the skills needed to be a team player. The goal of this study was to evaluate the...