INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COMPETITIVE SPORTS PARTICIPATION AND LIFE SKILLS

Authors

  • T. Arif Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar-Pakistan http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0505-7538
  • W. Khan Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan-Pakistan
  • I. Ahmad Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar-Pakistan

Keywords:

Investigating, Relationship, Competitive Sports, Participation & Life Skills

Abstract

The present study aims to reveal that the competitive sports programs motivate student athletes in learning life skills. A survey approach, using a close ended questionnaire was used as a tool for data collection. A sample of (106) male students who had played during their different levels of education. The set hypotheses were tested with significant value 0.05. The research findings have revealed a positive relationship between competitive sports and learning life skills such as team work (M=3.66 & SD=.47 and leadership (M=3.50 & SD=.696).Students athletes who take part in sports activities can learn life skills like, team work and leadership

Author Biographies

T. Arif, Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar-Pakistan

Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar-Pakistan

W. Khan, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan-Pakistan

Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan-Pakistan

I. Ahmad, Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar-Pakistan

Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar-Pakistan

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2020-01-13

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