Predictive Variables Influencing Students Participation in Combative Sports in Nigeria

EKURI; P. K.; EDIM; M. E.; ODOK; E. A.

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Predictive Variables Influencing Students Participation in Combative Sports in Nigeria

EKURI, P. K., EDIM, M. E., ODOK, E. A.

Published in International Journal of Secondary Education (Volume 2, Issue 3)

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
Creative Commons	This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.
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Combative Sports, Participation, Coach/Students Relationship, School Influence, and Peer Influence

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EKURI, P. K., EDIM, M. E., ODOK, et al. (2014). Predictive Variables Influencing Students Participation in Combative Sports in Nigeria. International Journal of Secondary Education, 2(3), 48-51. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijsedu.20140203.11

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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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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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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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