Browsing by Author "OYETUNJI, Bashir Adebare"

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    Analysis of Anthropometric Parameters of Scholar in University of Ilorin
    (Department of Science Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, Africa, 2017-06) BAKINDE, Surajudeen Tosho; TALABI, ADETAYO EBUN; OYETUNJI, Bashir Adebare; BAKINDE, Ismail Jaiyeola
    Human population consists of individuals who differ widely in body shape and size as people unscientifically believe that the fat persons are sluggish, lazy and sleepy; therefore, may not do well academically while thin persons are perceived to be lively, energetic and alert; therefore they are perceived to be sound and vibrant. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the anthropometric parameters of Scholars in University of Ilorin. Ex-post Facto research design was adopted for this study. The population was 267 scholars for 2015/2016 academic session. 152 scholars were sample using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Standardized instrument such (birth certificate to determine the age, standiometer for height body fat/hydration monitoring for weight) were used for the study. Descriptive statistics of mean, range, standard deviation and inferential statistics (ANOVA) were used to describe the data collected and to test the stated null hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. There were variations in the mean and range values among male and female scholars. It was concluded that age, stature, body mass and BMI play a significant role in academic achievement. It is therefore recommended that scholars should engage in physical activities to maintain healthy body weight and ideal health status for academic growth and development.
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    Factors Affecting Organisation and Administration of Sport in Selected Secondary Schools in Moro Local Government, Kwara State
    (University of Port-Harcourt, Faculty of Education, Nigeria, 2017-02) BAKINDE, Surajudeen Tosho; OYETUNJI, Bashir Adebare; BAKINDE, Ismail Jaiyeola
    This study investigated the factors affecting organisation and administration of sport in schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. The descriptive research design was used for the study. 150 respondents were selected using simple random sampling technique. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. It was validated and tested for reliability through test re-test method. Chi-Square (x2) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. It was revealed that finance, facilities/equipment, administrative style and incentives influenced the organization and that administration of sport in schools in Kwara State. Based on the findings, it was recommended that facilities and equipment should be provided and accessible to students, proper documentation and planning should be put in place and manage by sport personnel.
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    Health-Related Predictors of Sports Performance Among Athletes in University of Ilorin, Kwara State
    (Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2016-02) BAKINDE, Surajudeen Tosho; OLAITAN, Olubukunmi Lanre; OYETUNJI, Bashir Adebare; BAKINDE, Ismail Jaiyeola
    This study examined the health-related predictors of sports performance among athletes in University of Ilorin, Kwara State. The objective of the study was to determine the predictive factors enhancing sport performance of the athletes. The population of the study consisted of 186 athletes of University of Ilorin while the sample included 54% of athletes that have represented the University of Ilorin in institution championships. A simple random sampling technique was used to select respondents and a total of one hundred (100) respondents were used. A research structured questionnaire was adopted and it was validated by three (3) professionals from the University and the reliability coefficient ‘r’ of 0.84 was obtained. The variables in the hypotheses focused on how nutrition, muscular strength, body weight, endurance level and body flexibility contributes to sports performance among athletes. The data collected were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation at 0.5 alpha level of significance. The finding of the study revealed that nutrition, muscular strength, weight of the body, level of endurance and body flexibility of an athlete influence sports performance. It was therefore recommended that; athletes should adopt good nutrition strategies, strength training endurance training and flexibility training and flexibility training that will optimize physical and mental performance and support good health which will lead to effective performance in sport and reduce the risk of illness and injury.
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    Influence of Recreational Activities on the Performance of Gifted Undergraduates in University of Ilorin
    (Department of Science Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, Africa, 2018-06) BAKINDE, Surajudeen Tosho; TALABI, ADETAYO EBUN; OYETUNJI, Bashir Adebare; BAKINDE, Ismail Jaiyeola
    Human population consists of individuals who differ widely in body shape and size as people unscientifically believe that the fat persons are sluggish, lazy and sleepy; therefore may not do well academically while thin persons are perceived to be lively, energetic and alert; therefore they are perceived to be sound and vibrant. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine the influence of recreational activities on the performance of gifted undergraduates in University of Ilorin. Descriptive research design of survey type was adopted for this study. The population for this research was all the 267 scholars for 2014/2015 academic session. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select scholars from various disciplines. Self structured questionnaire was used to collect data on recreation and social profile of scholars. A total of (152) scholars were sampled for the study. The descriptive statistics of mean, range and standard deviation were used to describe the data collected while inferential statistic of one way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used for rejecting or not rejecting the stated hypotheses at (5) alpha level. There were variations in the range values among male scholars in term of their recreational profile. It was found that there was significant difference in the recreational profile of scholars in University of Ilorin while no significant differences were found in their social profile. It was concluded that recreational pattern (indoor, outdoor) play a significant role in academic achievement. It is therefore recommended that scholars should engage in recreational activities to relax their brain. They should also engage in positive social activities as this will enhance their relationship with others as well as their psychological wellbeing.
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    Low Enrolment in Physical and Health Education at Senior Secondary School in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State
    (Department of Physical and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, 2017-03) BAKINDE, Surajudeen Tosho; TALABI, ADETAYO EBUN; ADEBAYO, BABATUNDE SAMSON; OYETUNJI, Bashir Adebare; BAKINDE, Ismail Jaiyeola
    This study examined students’ low enrolment in physical and health education at the senior secondary school level in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria. The purpose of the study is to help professionals in physical and health education and policy makers in education address and correct the noticeable low enrolment figures in physical and health education at the senior secondary school level. The samples was made up of one hundred (100) respondents, twenty (20) per school. Purposive sampling technique was used to select five (5) Government and Community Secondary School within Ilorin Metropolis. Survey research design was used for the study. Self-structured questionnaire was developed by the researcher, which contained nine (9) items that allowed the respondents to indicate their opinion on each item with a modified Likert-type four (4) point rating scale of Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree and Strongly Disagree. The questionnaire was validated by four professional experts in the departments of Human Kinetics and Health Education. Test re-test method was employed to ascertain the reliability of the instrument. Frequency counts, percentage, mean score for contingency table and chi-square statistical tools were used to analyze the data collected. It was revealed that teachers’ personality, peer group and educational policy significantly contribute to low enrolment in physical and health education at senior secondary level. It was therefore concluded that teacher’s personality (teacher’s non-qualification and wearing of sport wear to class by teacher) and peer group are significant contributor to low enrolment in physical and health education at senior secondary school level. Lastly educational policy that made physical and health education an optional subject for the senior secondary school students also contribute to low enrolment in physical health education at senior secondary school level. In view of findings of this study, it was recommended that quality physical and health education teachers should be employed by the government and school proprietors to teach physical and health education at various secondary school while physical and health education teachers should serve as a good ambassador of their profession and role model for their students by putting on sport wear during the physical and health education classes while peers are encourage to always have a positive influence and emulate excellent from their teachers. Finally, educational policy makers and relevant stakeholders on education should make physical and health education a compulsory subject at the senior secondary school level and prerequisite subject for higher education to have a graduate who is sound in mind and body.
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    Perceived Effects of Physical Activities on the Health Status of Students in Kwara State School for Special Needs, Ilorin
    (Department of Human Kinetic, Health Education and Sport Management, Kwara State University, Malete, 2017) BAKINDE, Surajudeen Tosho; TALABI, ADETAYO EBUN; ADESOYE, Abimbola Abefe; OYETUNJI, Bashir Adebare; BAKINDE, Ismail Jaiyeola
    All work no play don’t just make a jack a dull boy, it also kills the potential of discovery, mastery and openness to change and flexibility and it hinders innovation an invention. Thu the purpose of this study was to investigate the perceived effects of physical activities on the health status of students in Kwara state school for special needs, Ilorin, Nigeria. A descriptive research design of survey type was employed. The population for the study was 187 students of Kwara state school for Special Need. Purposive sampling and simple random sampling technique was used to select one hundred and twenty respondents who are students of the school. A self-structured questionnaire was used for the study. The instrument was validated by three professionals from the department of Human kinetics Education and Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education, reliability was also ascertained through a test re-test with a reliability coefficient of 0.76r. Inferential statistic of chi-square was used to analyse the data collected at 0.05 alpha level. The results of the study revealed that physical activities have a positive influence on mental health, physiological health and environment of people with special need students. It was concluded that physical activity benefits entire body systems of special need students which also improve mental alertness while environment have influence on physical activity among special need students. It was therefore recommended that physical activities should be made compulsory for all students in the school for special needs to promote their physiological and mental health status while enabling environment for physical activities should be provided for ease and effective participation.
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    Perception of Drug use and Abuse Among Secondary School Students in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State
    (Department of Physical and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, 2017-03) BAKINDE, Surajudeen Tosho; OLAITAN, Olubukunmi Lanre; ONIFADE, Olasunkanmi Adeoye; OYETUNJI, Bashir Adebare; BAKINDE, Ismail Jaiyeola
    This study investigated the trends of drug use an abuse among secondary school students in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State. The research design adopted for this study was descriptive survey research method. Simple random sampling technique was used to select one hundred (100) students from five (5) secondary schools. A structured questionnaire designed by the researcher was used for data collection, which was validated by three experts from the department of human kinetics education and health promotion and environment health education in University of Ilorin. The reliability of the instrument was also ascertained through a test re-test method with a reliability coefficient of 0.6r Descriptive statistics of frequency count, percentage and inferential statistics of chi-square was used to analyze the demographic data and hypotheses were tested at 0.05 alpha level. The findings revealed that secondary school students commonly used and abused are alcohol, cannabis and cigarette. Availability of hawkers and indiscriminate sales of drugs by patent medicine stores a major cause of drug abuse among the study population. Parents, friends and media advertisement mainly influenced students to engage in drug abuse. It was recommended that government should strengthen laws on purchase and indiscriminate use of drugs, government should also regulate the activities of drug hawkers. Parents should educate their children to avoid bad friends.