SMS Intramural Program PIP

Project
Olivia Meyer and Justin Silva

Outline
Focus of Project
How we got started
Student Led Activities
Results - Survey Responses
Floor Hockey Tournament (Teacher Led)

Focus of Project
Promote Leadership, Fitness, and School
Community
Student Involvement in Planning and Execution
Student Ownership and Responsibility in
developing communication and leadership skills
Students developing Extracurricular Skills outside
of the regular classroom environment

Research
Research supported benefits of Intramural Programs:

Good programs also develop physical fitness, enhance positive competition,

develop positive character, and give opportunity for leadership building. (Byl,
2004)
Those involved in physical activity tend to come to class ready to learn, have
improved concentration, and have improved overall academic performance.
(Byl, 2004)
The research correlates with the results from our surveys and student
involvement.

Student Led Activities

Volleyball - Teacher and Student Teams

Student Led
Activities
3 on 3 Basketball - Run by
two different groups

Student Led Activities

Capture the Flag Dodgeball

Student Led
Activities
Hockey Dodgeball

Results and Survey Responses

75% of students reported an increase in leadership
skills
83% rated the success of their activity 4 or higher (out
of 5)
100% said they would be interested in running another
activity and that they learned valuable lessons the first
time around

Builds confidence and makes school more fun

I was nervous at first but now I can talk to larger groups more
confidently
It brought lots of people closer together
It got us speaking in front of students, so now it would be a lot
easier
It helped me communicate better, build confidence,
and to not be shy
I learned how to be a leader by being the speaker.

Culminating Activity Floor Hockey Tournament

What We Learned
1. Students were initially nervous, but gained
significantly in leadership and confidence
2. Short Lunch and Lack of Student Breaks is a Large
Factor to Consider for Intramural Programs
3. Flex Time is more successful than Lunch Time
4. Demo and sign up day may have been more successful
to get student involvement
5. Students appreciated the effort/organization involved
in leading a large group of their peers

References
Dugan, J. P., Torrez, M. A., & Turman, N. T. (2014). Leadership in intramural sports
and club sports: Examining influences to enhance educational impact.Corvallis, OR:
NIRSA.
Byl, J. (2004). Organizing effective elementary and high school intramural programs.
Physical & Health Education Journal, 70(3), 22.