THE IMPACT OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS AND CAMPUS POLITICS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Abstract

Participation in sports is of immense benefit to the soundness of an individual mental and social wellness, particularly youngsters. Recently there has been great involvement of youngsters in school games arising from the high administrative (political) supports and social values attached to sports. Today tertiary institutions are in the effort to contribute to student's socialization and political life process by providing sports opportunities. These activities, which are a part of tertiary education, should be seen as activities that aim at developing people's social aspects and social awareness. This paper aims at signifying the role of students' sports participation and campus politics for evaluating their opinions and expectations.