Sports and School Cancellations and Perceived Stress of High School Students

There is a problem with the rising case of COVID-19 leading to the cancellation or postponement of sports seasons among many other cancellations including school in general. Despite many efforts and several attempts to begin school and sports, many areas have closed schools to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure. This seems to have negatively impacted the mental health and stress of students in this area, both athletes and nonathletes. 

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many efforts are being made in order to reopen businesses which is extremely important, however school and it's activities are seemingly not the first priority. Restaurants and other businesses have been able to open while school hasn't even been able to open for hybrid learning and for most athletes, no fall/winter training. The hope of this study is to find compelling evidence as to how the pandemic has affected these students and athletes and who needs the most help.