3. Student Athletes Physical Fitness Exemptions

8. My Thesis

9. 3X 750 225

12. National Standards

13. COMPETENT

14. Only physical? “ Even sports seeming simple like track takes a lot of technique while sports like football make you memorize plays”

15. UNDERSTANDING

16. Stronger? More skilled? Yes, because the sports make you decide quickly on what to do so it helps wake up my mind and think better during and after I play a sport.

17. PARTICIPATION

18. Exceed? 98%

19. ACHIEVE

20. Physically fit? 93%

21. RESPONSIBILITY

22. Responsible? 80% 20%

23. VALUE

24. Fun? 93% 7%

25. SURVEY

26. Better shape. Responsible behavior Adapt. Enjoyment. Self determination

27. Mentally Stressed Overwhelmed Physically Stressed Favor Study Hall

28. Why not quit? “ It doesn’t help children find their way; it sends the message that only the best is good enough” –Ginger Ferris

29. No gym for student athletes? Can it really change?

30. Social Action

31. Meeting # 1

32. Meeting # 2

33. The Results

34. Thank you! Student body Classmates Mr. Alexander All the librarians Mr. Puckett My parents Mrs. Rohrbach Lindsey Special thanks to my peers who provided me with great Springfield athletic photos!

35. Works Consulted