Curry, Lewis A., and Sameep D. Maniar. "Academic Course for Enhancing Student-Athlete Performance in Sport." Sport Psychologist 18.3 (2004): 297-316. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 18 Nov. 2010.
Miller, Kathleen E., and Joseph H. Hoffman. "Mental Well-Being and Sport-Related Identities in College Students." Ebscohost. N.p., June 2009. Web. 03 Nov. 2010.
This article talks about how physical activity and playing sports result in improves mental and social health including reduced risk of suicide and depression. It examines how gender and athletic involvement in a team sport were associated with lower depression scores, and athletic identity was associated with lower risk of a suicide attempt.
Ginsburg, Richard D., and Rich Lillash. "WINNING AT WHAT?." Independent School 66.4 (2007): 18-28. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 19 Nov. 2010.
This article asks the question of how schools define "winning" with their student-athletes. Should it be a diverse person with all around success, or is it excellence in a singular sport? The truth is that people are now trying to focus on one sport in order to gain a scholarship. The problem with this is that it draws the student athlete away from other valued activities. The desire to specialize conflicts with many schools' core values.
Higgs, Colin. "Physical Literacy -- Two Approaches, One Concept." Physical & Health Education Journal 76.1 (2010): 6-7. SPORTDiscus with Full Text. EBSCO. Web. 18 Nov. 2010.
Physical literacy is also very important in other aspects. The author of this article looks at physical literacy both academically and practically. It gives the definition of physical literacy as well. Physical literacy is important for students to be knowledgeable about physical education and activity. Physical activity becomes safer and more fun with the proper knowledge and awareness.
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