Influence of Gender on Sport Participation and Performance

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background of the Study                                                                                          

1.2       Statement of Problem                                                                                                

1.3       Objectives of the study                                                                                              

1.4       Research Hypotheses                                                                                                 

1.5       Significance of the Study                                                                                          

1.6       Scope of the Study                                                                                                    

1.7       Operational Definition of Terms                                                                                

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIE

2.1       Conceptual Review                                                                                                    

2.1.1    Concept of Sport, Sports participation and Performance based on Gender              

2.1.2    Influence of Biological and Socio-Cultural Factors on Sport Participation and Performance based on Gender                                                                                   

2.1.3    School Role and Sports Participation                                                                        

2.1.4    Advantages and Disadvantages of Participation in Sports                                       

2.1.5    Facilities/Equipment of Sports Participation                                                             

2.1.6    Funding of Sports Participation                                                                                 

2.1.7    Social Determinants of Sports Participation                                                              

2.1.8    Gender and Students Participation in Sports                                                            

2.1.9.   Health Benefits of Sports                                                                                          

2.2.      Theoretical Review                                                                                                    

2.2.1    Attribution Theory                                                                                                     

2.2.2    Promoting Achievement in School through Sports Theory                                       

2.3       Empirical Review                                                                                                       

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY

3.1       Research Design                                                                                                        

3.2       Population of the Study                                                                                             

3.3.      Sample and Sampling Techniques                                                                             

3.4       Research Instruments                                                                                                 

3.5       Validity and Reliability of Instruments                                                                     

3.6       Method of Data Analysis                                                                                          

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

4.1       Demographic Characteristics of Respondents                                                           

4.2       Testing of Hypothesis                                                                                                

4.3       Discussion of Findings                                                                                              

CHAPTER FIVE:  SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1       Summary                                                                                                                    

5.2       Conclusion                                                                                                                 

5.3       Recommendations                                                                                                     

References                                                                                                                             

Appendix                                                                                                                               

ABSTRACT

In recent decades, significant strides have been made towards gender difference or equity in various aspects of society, including sports. However, the influence of gender on sports participation and performance remains a complex and multifaceted issue. This study aims to comprehensively investigate the influence of gender on sport participation and performance.

The population was drawn from athlete male and female students in sport center, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. One hundred and fifty (150) respondents (athlete) participated in the study.. Data generated was analyzed, demographic data of the participant was analyzed using frequency distribution and percentage while regression and chi-square analysis was used to test the hypothesis at the 0.05 level of significance with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences IBM SPSS version 24 software.

The findings showed that there was there was significance influence of biological factor on sports participation and performance based on gender, there was significance influence of socio-cultural factor and sports participation and performance based on gender, it also revealed that psychosocial factor influence sports participation and performance based on gender and socio-economic factor influence sports participation and performance based on gender

It can be concluded that there is positive influence of gender on sport participation and performance. The findings recommended that institution should ensure that individuals of all genders have equal access to sports facilities, equipment, coaching, and resources. This can help level the playing field and provide equal opportunities for skill development and performance.

Keywords:      Gender, biological factors, socio-cultural factor, psychosocial factor, socio-economic factor, sport participation, sport performance.

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