High school sport participation provides an avenue for upward social mobility for athletes from low-income families because about 40 percent of high school athletes are awarded an athletic scholarship.

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While high school sport participation can have many benefits, including improved physical health and social connections, only a small percentage of high school athletes (less than 3 percent) actually go on to receive athletic scholarships for college. Additionally, athletic scholarships are often only partial and do not necessarily provide full financial support for a student's education. Therefore, high school sport participation cannot be relied upon as the primary avenue for upward social mobility.

High School Sport Participation Provides an Avenue for Upward Social