The use and abuse of alcohol on college campuses is an enduring problem in the field of health education. Findings from the Harvard College Alcohol Study and the CORE Alcohol and Other Drug Survey have found that approximately 2 out of 5 American college students can be termed binge drinkers. Intramural sports participation, a form of recreational activities, can provide an alternative to alcohol use. In addition, intramural sports can provide college students opportunities for physical activity, competition, and socialization. Studies have shown that recreational sport participation can result in reduced levels of academic stress and alcohol drug use. Recreational sports participation also have a major impact on the emotional, moral, social physical, and intellectual abilities of the college population. More research is needed to examine if intramural sport participation contributes to the reduction of alcohol use among college students.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, the participants will be able to 1) Identify alcohol use among college students, and 2)Discuss the alternative that intramural sports provides college students in regards to alcohol use
Keywords: Alcohol Use, College Students
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