Socio-economic factors influencing muslim university student participation in sports in Kenya
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Date
2008
Authors
Mwihaki, G. M.
Simiyu, Njororai W. W.
Wanderi, P. M.
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Makerere University
Abstract
There 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 (Quran 2: :: 19, 5: 91-92). Conclusive studies validate significant benefits of
participating in physical activities. fool' 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 socio-economic determinants of
Muslim student participation in sports. The study adopted a survey design. Factors under
investigation were gender as an independent variable while determinants were the
dependent variables. The study targeted Muslim students from the six public universities
in Kenya. i\ questionnaire was constructed on a five - point likert scale and then used to
acquire information. Random sampling was used to select a sample size of 252 subjects.
Descriptive statistics were used to describe students' participation levels in sport.
i\ OV i\ was used to determine gender differences. Results showed. Three out of five
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 signi Iicancc di flcrcncc (.00 I .. (Jon)). Based on the findings of this study the
recommendations were suggested to gu ide in pol icy form ulat ion and further research
Description
A paper presented at the 5th all African university games Kampala 2008 pre-games conference 3rd-5th July 2008
Keywords
Islam, Quran, Sports