Sports Participation Trends

This page is dedicated to my wife, Sumathy, who inspired me to finish my Masters in Education (University of Western Australia) in May 2008 and also for giving me support to come in as the local champion in the Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon (2008, Dec) champion for Men Open at the age of 43.

Chapter One                               - Abstract (done)
Chapter Two                              -  Introduction (not yet)
Chapter Five                               - Conclusion (not yet)
Lesson for us from the Research - (not yet)


Sports Participation Trends in One of the Junior colleges (JCs) in the Central District of Singapore. A Thesis Submitted as Requirements for the Masters in Education

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to identify the sports participatiion trends in one of the Junior Colleges (JCs) in the central district of Singapore. The study was focused on year 2 students by finding out the reasons for their participation and non-participation in sports and offer solutions to improve the sports participation level. Also, the extent of participationof students in various sports and physical activities was determined. Since adolescence is a critical period for teenagers to decide whether to take up or drop out of sports, the role played by the family and school in influencing sports participation as well as students participate in out-of-school sport were examined.

Another reason for undertaking the study was to find out whether developing out-of-school sport would be helpful. Also, how the role of school and family facilitate in enhancing students' sports participation was looked at. It was also hoped that the findings of the present study could be used as a basis to assist in the modification of school sports structure. Survey consisting of 25 questions each was given to participants and non-participants of sports. Participants of the survey consisted of 50 boys and 50 girls between 17 and 18.


Finally, the author would like to make recommendations for early intervention strategies to enable students to achieve increased participation level in sports. The findings of the research showed that 88% of the year 2 college students were actively involved in sports at least once a week.