Browsing by Author "TALABI, ADETAYO EBUN"

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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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    Anthropometry and Motor Performance Variables Among Female University Champion-Handballers in West Africa
    (Department of Physical and Health Education of Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria, 2015-07) BAKINDE, Surajudeen Tosho; OLAITAN, Olubukunmi Lanre; TALABI, ADETAYO EBUN; OYERINDE, Oyesegun Olufemi; AINA, Michael Gbemisola
    Handball builds a strong, flexible athlete with quick responses, eye and hand co-ordination, balance and incredible stamina. This study focused on Anthropometry and motor performance variables among university female champion-handballers in West Africa. The aim of the study was to analyze the anthropometric and motor performance variables of female University champion-handballers in West Africa. The ex-post facto research design was used for the study. All the female handball players from the three universities that participated in the West Africa university games constituted the population. A purposive sampling technique was used to select all the thirty-six players that were available during the competition for the study. Standardized instruments were used for the study. One main hypothesis and three sub-hypotheses were formulated and tested using both the descriptive and inferential statistics of t-test and ANOVA Scheffe post hoc multiple comparison test was used to indicate significance difference that existed between the groups of means (x). Items analysis was used to identify the possible influence of the variables on performance. The alpha level for the rejection or acceptance of the hypothesis was set at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The study found out that the female players across the universities had significant differences, in weight (F2,34=6.993), forearm length (F2,34=3.498, p=0.042), ; and there was no significant difference in their finger span (F2,34=01.061,p=0.358), speed (F2, 34=,057, p=0.944), leg power (F2,34=2.357, p=0.110) and shooting ability (F2,34=1.179, p=0.320), it was concluded from this study that the selected performance variables used in this study are important to handballing ability. It was therefore recommended that coaches could use the variables in their selection and coaching of handballers.
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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.