PIAA PHYSICAL FORM

EMERGENCY FORM

SECTION 8: RE-CERTIFICATION

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• The Athletic Department should afford the opportunity for all students who desire to participate. This does not mean students must play in every athletic contest.
• All coaches are expected to promote the broad educational development of youth.  Coaches are in a position to exert considerable influence in guiding youth and encouraging them to achieve the highest level of their potential.
• Athletics should provide an opportunity to extend students' interest beyond the classroom experience within and outside the community.
• Athletics should provide an opportunity to develop skills and attitudes that can be employed to daily life.
• Athletics should help athletes develop a sense of sportsmanship.
• Athletics should help athletes develop qualities of leadership.
• Athletics should help athletes realize the value of hard work.  The participants' experience in an athletic program should help them come to the realization that hard work does not guarantee success but rather is an integral part of realizing any objective.
• Athletics should develop an appreciation for individual excellence and making maximum contribution to team, school, profession, and vocation.
• Athletics should provide an opportunity for all athletes to excel to their maximum ability.
• Athletics should provide a program that lends to the morale of the entire school and community.
• Athletics should provide an opportunity for the community to view students in a variety of activities outside the classroom.
• Athletics should provide an opportunity for student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the enjoyment of the contest.