EFFECT OF INCENTIVES UPON THE SPORTS PERFORMANCE OF ATHLETES AT UNIVERSTY LEVEL

Authors

  • Syed Zia-Ul- Islam Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan
  • Sohail Roman Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan
  • Afshan Jabeen Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan

Keywords:

Incentives, Sports, Performance, Athletes, University

Abstract

Background: The reason behind the selection of the current research study was the low performances of the university athletes as well as their meager participation at national and international level sport competition. The main focus of the present research study was to highlight the effect of incentives (Traveling allowance, Daily allowance, refreshment, Cash Prizes, accommodation facilities, Reserved sport seats, Scholarships) upon the performance level of the athletes at university level both in public and in private sector university in the province of KP, Pakistan. Methods: the researcher selected 671 athletes and 31 director sports out of total population 3305 from both sector universities as sample. The 82% returned rate of responses were recorded. Proportionate random sampling technique was preferred to provide equal chance to the population of each university for true representation in the selected sample. The required information was collected through five option Likert type questionnaires. The pilot testing (validity and reliability) of the self-prepared questionnaire was made accordingly. Results: The results indicate that non availability of proper incentives (Traveling allowance, Daily allowance, refreshment, Cash Prizes, accommodation facilities, Reserved sport seats, Scholarships) affect the performance level of the athletes both in public and in private sector universities of KP, Pakistan. Moreover, the results of the current study also revealed that grater effect was observed in private sector universities than public sector universities. Conclusion: It was concluded that improper incentives (Traveling allowance, Daily allowance, refreshment, Cash Prizes, accommodation facilities, Reserved sport seats, Scholarships) affect the performance and motivation level of the athletes as well. Furthermore, the respondents predicted that improper incentives to athletes at university level is one of the obstacles which restrict the participation level of the athletes at national and international level sport competitions.

Author Biographies

Syed Zia-Ul- Islam, Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan

Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan

Sohail Roman, Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan

Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan

Afshan Jabeen, Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan

Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan

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