Socio-economic factors influencing Muslim university student participation in sports in Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorWabuyabo, I.
dc.contributor.authorWamukoya, Edwin K.
dc.contributor.authorShakil, A.
dc.date.accessioned2015-05-22T12:08:12Z
dc.date.available2015-05-22T12:08:12Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.descriptionArticleen_US
dc.description.abstractThere is a strong theological background supporting sports in Islam (Qur 'an, 16:8). However, this is on condition that it is lawful and does not hamper other religious obligations (Qur'an 2: 219, 5: 91-92). Studies validate significant benefits of participating in physical activities. For instance exercise has been used in prevention and management of Coronary heart disease, Hypertension, Blood lipids and lipoprotein profile, Cardiac function, Bone mineral status, Smoking risks, Body composition and weight control, Blood glucose regulation, Musculoskeletal disorders and Stress management and mental health among others. Despite this, there is still a gap between the theory and practice regarding participation in sports among Muslim students in Kenyan universities. The purpose of this study was to find out what causes the low Muslim students' participation in sports and in which ways Islam influences their participation in sports. The study adopted a survey design. This enabled the researcher to cover a wide area and acquire as much information as possible. This also enabled the researcher get the information about the situation as it is. Factors under investigation were gender as an independent variable while participation and level of performance were the dependent variables. The target population was 920 from the six public universities in Kenya. Under the guidance of the supervisors, a questionnaire was constructed on a five - point likert scale and then used to acquire information. Random sampling was used to select 252 out of the target population of920. Descriptive statistics were used to describe students 'participation levels in sport. ANOVA was used to determine gender differences. Results showed. Three out offive structural factors affecting Muslim student' participation in sports showed significance difference (047, .000, and. 010); two out of seven of socio-economic factors tested showed significance difference (001, .000)). Based on the findings of this study the following recommendations are suggested to guide in policy formulation and further research. Games teachers and coaches should be designed to fit various participants without infringement on their faith i.e. programmes that do not segregate on basis of faith. Department in charge of sports and games in institutions like the universities and teacher colleges should expand awareness of benefits of participating in physical activities among the Muslim society to change the generalized misconceptions held about participation in Physical . activities. Institutions need to expand sports facilities to help attract and encourage both male and female students to participate in physical activities. Broader studies should be conducted to identify other factors affecting Muslim (and other denominations) students participation in sports at other levels of learning in Kenyan institutions.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipKenyatta Universityen_US
dc.identifier.citationAfrican Journal of Applied Human Sciences, vol 1, iss 1 2009en_US
dc.identifier.issn2070 917x
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/12659
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherKenyatta University School of Applied Human Sciencesen_US
dc.titleSocio-economic factors influencing Muslim university student participation in sports in Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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