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Predictive Variables Influencing Students Participation in Combative Sports in Nigeria

Received: 20 May 2014     Accepted: 3 June 2014     Published: 20 June 2014
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This paper tries to examine some variables that influence students’ participation in combative sports in Nigeria. The study looked at the effect of coach-student relationship, school influence and peer influence on students’ participation in combative sports. The results of the findings show that coaches-students relationship has significant influence on students’ interest in combative sports, school and peer group also have significant influence in students participation in combative sports. Some recommendations such as combative sports should be introduced in all levels of the educational system. This will encourage large number of participants in these sports; that even at the community levels, combative sports should be introduced to help in instilling discipline and respect for law and order. It will enhance in the maintenance peace and unity in the community.

Published in International Journal of Secondary Education (Volume 2, Issue 3)
DOI 10.11648/j.ijsedu.20140203.11
Page(s) 48-51
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Keywords

Combative Sports, Participation, Coach/Students Relationship, School Influence, and Peer Influence

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    EKURI, P. K., EDIM, M. E., ODOK, et al. Predictive Variables Influencing Students Participation in Combative Sports in Nigeria. Int J Second Educ. 2014;2(3):48-51. doi: 10.11648/j.ijsedu.20140203.11

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