Biological Variables And Sports Participation Among Secondary School Students In Obudu Local Government Area Of Cross River State, Nigeria

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to examine biological variables and sports participation among secondary school students in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, two null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The literature review was reviewed according to the variables of the study. Survey research design was considered most appropriate for the study. Simple random sampling technique was adopted to select the seven public secondary while systematic random sampling technique was adopted to select the two hundred and fiftynine (259) students (respondents) used for the study. A structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The instrument was duly validated by relevant authorities. To test the various hypotheses formulated for the study, Pearson product moment correlation statistical tool was used for data analysis. The result obtained revealed that there was no significant relationship between physical disability, body type and sports participation among secondary school students. Based on these findings it was recommended among other things that school administrators should continue to organize sporting activities for physically challenged students in order to incorporate them into school sports activities in the study area.