2025 New Update
In what year did high school sport governance begin - Answer- 1904 but the Midwest
Federation of State High School Associations (MFSHSA) was created in 1921
Why was a high school governing body needed? - Answer- little attention was given to
the eligibility rules being established by state athletics and there were concerns
regarding the welfare of student-athletes
What are the major operational differences between public and private school athletic
programs? - Answer- Public schools have to follow all the eligibility and recruiting rules
set by the FHSAA but private schools do not. They can basically do whatever they want
How has the passage of Title IX affected participation rates in high school sports? -
Answer- Participation rates are at an all time high
What are some underlying factors that caused interscholastic sport to become part of
the educational system? - Answer- athletics support the academic mission of schools,
athletics are inherently educational and athletes foster sucess later in life
In relation to other levels of sport competition, where does interscholastics rank in size
and scope? - Answer- no other level of sport has as many participants, sports teams, or
athletic programs.
What are some perceived benefits that students receive by participating in
interscholastic sports programs? - Answer- success rate later in life is higher for those
who competed in interscholastic athletics. Learn the value of hardwork, teamwork, self-
discipline
How are career paths similar and different and the national, state, district, and local
levels? - Answer- the local level the AD has a lot more diverse workload than ones at
higher levels because theres less people to help do the job. Local level jobs require a lot
more time because most are teachers on top of their other job
What are some of the ways the media have affected interscholastic athletics? What
future changes do you see in terms of the medias influence at the high school level? -
Answer- media is now playing high school games on their networks. The audience and
coverage is growing but with that it gives problems to admins because they have to deal
with any issues that have to do with the media and their players, parents, fans, staff,
etc. I dont think the media is going to stop covering high school sports but they will
probably start to cover it more like they do for college which is much more closely on
individual players