Academic Success and 1 Year of Intramural Sports Participation by Freshmen Students

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  • Author(s): Vasold, Kerri L. (ORCID Vasold, Kerri L. (ORCID 0000-0003-4435-660X); Kosowski, Lauren E.; Pivarnik, James M.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice. Aug 2021 23(2):383-392.
  • Publication Date:
    2021
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://sagepub.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      10
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Academic Achievement; Academic Persistence; School Holding Power; Correlation; Intramural Athletics; Recreational Activities; Student Participation; On Campus Students; Student Characteristics; College Freshmen; Late Adolescents; Grade Point Average; College Credits; Public Colleges
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/1521025119833000
    • ISSN:
      1521-0251
    • Abstract:
      The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in academic indicators among intramural sports participants and nonparticipants following their first year of college. Matched samples (N = 1,796; 898 pairs) were generated based on demographic variables. Data were obtained from university databases. Paired sample t tests and logistic regression were used to assess differences between participants and nonparticipants. First-semester and first-year grade point average were significantly higher (p < 0.001) for participants than nonparticipants. First-semester and first-year credit difference were significantly lower (p < 0.001) for intramural sports participants than nonparticipants. Participants were more than twice as likely to be retained than nonparticipants and 40% more likely to achieve sophomore status. Results suggest that freshmen students participating in intramural sports during their first year of college achieve greater academic success than nonparticipants.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2021
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1301158