ASSESSMENT OF THE PREVAILING BARRIERS IN PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AMONG THE INTER LEVEL COLLEGE STUDENTS OF DISTRICT PESHAWAR

Authors

  • Zafar Iqbal Department of Health and Physical Education, Government College Peshawar, Peshawar
  • Abdur Rashid Department of Social Sciences, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda

Abstract

Participation of college students in physical activities is necessary for their mental, developmental and academic growth. Understanding of the significance and guidance provided by mentor play a key role in promotion of students’ participation in physical activities.  Nevertheless, there are several factors which offer hindrances to active involvement of college students in physical activities. In this study, we investigated the prevailing barriers in participation of college students of district Peshawar (n = 400) in physical activities. Respondents were selected from all the Government colleges of District Peshawar (male and female). Results indicated that there were significant effect of the barriers regarding lack of facilities, playgrounds, sports gears, lack of parental and student’s interest in their participation in sports in colleges. Based on students’ responses, the most prevalent barriers in promoting physical activities at college level were busy study schedule (86 %), lack of parental and social interest (84 %), parental preference of academic achievements over physical activities (82%) and negligence of sports activities in college time table (79 %). 

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2018-02-14

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Vol. 2 (2017): THE SPARK

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