what is the essence of intramurals

The essence of intramurals is to provide fun, safe, and structured play experiences that promote each students physical, mental, and social development. Intramurals encourage school-wide involvement of all students in physical activity during non-instructional times that occur during the school day. They are an organization of sports teams created for students who seek the opportunity to play sports. Intramurals are a great way to increase student engagement by providing students with opportunities to interact socially with their peers, which fosters a sense of belonging, positive mental health, and greater engagement in both academic and non-academic activities. Participation in intramurals helps students further develop their social skills, cooperation, teamwork, physical literacy, and overall health. The true value of intramural sports comes from the recreation and friendship shared with the other participants. Intramurals are a perfect opportunity to highlight camaraderie, sportsmanship, and talent.