INTRAMURALS
Intramurals
 In your own words, write a definition of intramurals.
 Definition – Part of a school’s physical education
program geared to the skills and abilities of the entire
student population and consists of voluntary
participation in games, sport, and other activities
 Must include a wide variety of activities so average
students get a chance to use skills he/she was
introduced to in class.
 Interscholastic Program – program designed for
students possessing athletic ability to excel in their
particular sport. Emphasis on competition.
Scope of Physical Education Program
 Instructional Program
 Leadership,801,401
 Interscholastic Program
 Soccer, volleyball, basketball, etc.
 Intramural Program
 During noon hour
 Does it have to be?
Interscholastic Programs
(between schools)
 Justification
 Sufficient interest of student body
 Sufficient # of superior performers
 Adequate facilities for practice & games
 Sufficient funding
 Proper equipment and transportation
 Competent coaching
 Positive educational experiences
Intramural Programs
 Objectives
 1- Health
 Physical and Emotional
 2- Skill Development
 Basic Components of sport
 Give me an example
Objectives Continued
 3- Social Development
 Peer interaction
 Sportpersonship
 Reactions
 4- Recreation
 Carry over value
 Post high school
Organizational Considerations
 Publicity and promotion
 The student body should be well aware of upcoming
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activities with the use of posters, announcements,
athletics board, etc.
Units of competition
Sign up system
Home room system
Age groupings
Draft
Types of Competition
 3 most common
 Leagues
 Tournaments
 Meets
Intramurals vs. Interscholastics
 At your desk with the person beside you. Make a list of
Pro’s & Con’s for each intramurals and school sport.
 You should be able to come up with a minimum of 5
points for each.