Extracurricular Activities for Teens - S4 E14

Extracurriculars = organized student activities connected with school that occur outside of typical school hours. Examples: athletics, performing arts, social clubs, etc.

This week's hosts, Connor and Sparsh, invite classmates Vanshika and Salil in for a discussion about extracurricular activities, focusing on sports and music. (Included: piano, violin, chorus, soccer, badminton, rugby, cricket, football, swimming, and track & field.) The 8th graders connect extracurriculars and other specifics like social interactions, stress management, parental expectations, defeating boredom, personal challenge, creating enjoyment, being productive outside of the school day, and more.

RESOURCES
The Impact of Sports on Middle School Students from Livestrong.com
Sports and Education Work Well Together from the New York Times
Benefits of Extra-Curriculars by High School from Crimson Education
Middle Schoolers May Benefit Academically from Extra-Curriculars from New York University

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