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THE BENEFITS OF SPORTS TO THE
NIGERIAN YOUTH
INTRODUCTION
a. Sports – def.
- physical activities
- organized
- laws, rules, regulations; IFs
b. Sports – clas.
• Leisure
• Competitive
c. Youth
- young; adolescence
- United Nations: 15 – 24years
- Nigeria; 18 – 35years
- characteristics
critical period
peer pressure
behavioural traits: alcohol; drugs;
aggression; sexual activity
reciprocal environmental
influence: social; economic; political;
activism
education: formal; non formal
endowment: strength; energy;
vigour
YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS IN NIGERIA
• Leisure: exercise; fun; health; jogging; aerobics; swimming; tennis; jump roping (skipping); chess; darts; Squash; Yoga pick – up team games
Competitive amateur professional athletics, badminton, chess, darts, judo, squash, swimming, taekwondo, table tennis, tennis, wrestling basketball, cricket, handball, football, hockey, volleyball
Estimate - 35%
Distribution : male higher than female
unorganized more than organised
organised: schools, churches
neighbourhoods, clubs
BENEFITS
General
general sense of well – being / self- esteem
healthy physical development
improved muscle and bone strength
improved mobility and balance
better weight control / reducing the risk of obesity
Prevention of diabetes
prevention of cardiovascular diseases eg hypertension, stroke
improvement of academic performance
social advancement (abstaining from alcohol, drugs, aggressive behaviour, violence)
Specific development life skills character building building leadership qualities
developing the spirit of sportsmanship
learning respect for authority
learning respect for rules and regulations
learning to work under pressure / perseverance
learning leadership
learning guidance and mentorship
earning increased opportunities for education
expanding opportunities for future careers after sports
increasing knowledge for the world and world events
Conclusion • Government should encourage greater participation of Nigerian youth
in sports
provision of more sports facilities in the country enforcing sports activities in school curriculum from elementary to university level
facilitate concessional admission of gifted sports men into universities polytechnics and education colleges
award of scholarships to outstanding men and women
introduction of work study programs for those not covered by
scholarships
Youth must avoid the disruption of their career
opportunities by sports
THANK YOU
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