2021
DOI: 10.22161/jhed.3.1.7
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Influence of Sports and Games on Enhancing Students ‘Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Nyamagana District

Abstract: This study aimed at investigating the influence of sports and games in enhancing students' academic performance in public secondary schools in Nyamagana district. The study employed mixed research approach and convergent research design. The participants involved in this study were 87 students, 8 sports and games teachers and 4 head of schools making the total of 99 respondents. Also, data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. Moreover, the quantitative data were analyzed using statistical pack… Show more

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“…Additionally, the objective of SPS is the enrichment of student-athletes along with the academic performance of student-athletes within the context of the educational mission of schools. As such, school sports should be educational and contribute to the overall education of student-athletes (Guo & Meyerhoefer, 2016;Milambo & Pacho, 2021;Qurban et al, 2018). Other objectives of this particular sports program logically follow students' academic mission and welfare.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Additionally, the objective of SPS is the enrichment of student-athletes along with the academic performance of student-athletes within the context of the educational mission of schools. As such, school sports should be educational and contribute to the overall education of student-athletes (Guo & Meyerhoefer, 2016;Milambo & Pacho, 2021;Qurban et al, 2018). Other objectives of this particular sports program logically follow students' academic mission and welfare.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, extracurricular activities are defined as those that take place outside of school hours and are not included in the formal school curriculum. Club activities, athletics, uniform bodies or pro-social activities, theater, and music are examples of extracurricular activities (Milambo and Pacho, 2021). Included among the available physical activities were netball for females and football for guys.…”
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confidence: 99%