Giving Compass' Take:

· According to Education Dive, schools are beginning to establish new school sports programs to engage more students in fitness and physical activity. Traditional sports like football pose big risks for students and introducing low-cost alternative will increase student participation and develop teamwork skills.

· What are esports? What are some more inclusive sports programs for high schoolers? How do sports help develop teamwork and soft skills?

· Read more on high school sports programs and the longterm risks associated with traditional, full-contact sports. 

With the current research about the potential harmful impact of football injuries, many schools are considering whether football is worth the risk. Traditional sports such as football are also expensive. According to an article in The Atlantic, schools in the United States often spend twice as much on a football player than they do on a math student. However, the search for alternatives to football has led to some interesting and exciting new options that can either replace traditional sports or coexist alongside them.

Sports such as ultimate frisbee and disc golf cost much less than football and are accessible to more students. And orienteering's emphasis on problem-solving and ability to serve as a great classroom activity or special event, even if a regular team isn't possible, has led to its growth in popularity.

And a group of students not regularly tapped for team events in the past may find esports an attractive option, with its rise in recent years paving the way for it own leagues, federation and high school competitions.

Read the full article about school sports by Amelia Harper at Education Dive.