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Impact Of Cheerleading On Postsecondary Career And College Readiness In A Rural Community, Rikki Baldwin
Impact Of Cheerleading On Postsecondary Career And College Readiness In A Rural Community, Rikki Baldwin
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High schools were being held accountable for not properly preparing students for college or the workforce. Preparation for high school students is not limited to their academic experiences but rather soft skills gained through involvement with extracurricular activities. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of cheerleading on the qualities needed for college and career preparation. This study analyzed the responses of former cheerleaders from a rural high school in North Carolina. This qualitative study utilized a descriptive survey that included O’Neil, Lee, Wang, Mulkey’s (1999) Teamwork Questionnaire followed by two focus groups. Overall, the researcher concluded …