Final answer:
All the options listed (obedience to school rules, meeting scholastic standards, and supporting the school system) serve as social control functions in high schools, so the correct answer is '4) all of the above are social control functions of sport in schools'.
The correct option is 5.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question at hand is which of the following social control functions is NOT accomplished by sport in high schools. When we examine the role of sports within high schools, we find that sports serve to reinforce various societal norms and behaviors. Let's look at the options provided:
Athletes must obey school rules.
Athletes must achieve minimum scholastic standards.
Athletes tend to support the school system.
All of the above are social control functions of sport in schools.
None of the above.
Every option listed is, in fact, a part of the social control function of sports in schools. Firstly, obeying school rules instills a respect for authority and laws. Secondly, the requirement to meet minimum scholastic standards ensures that student-athletes focus on academics as well as athletics.
Thirdly, by engaging in sports and representing their schools, athletes often develop a sense of pride and support for the school system, which is another aspect of social control as it promotes conformity to the school's ethos. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is that all of the given options (1 through 3) are indeed social control functions of sport in high schools, making the answer '4) all of the above are social control functions of sport in schools'.
The correct option is 5.