THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
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2017-10
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This paper examined the role of physical education and sports in achieving sustainable development. It examined contributions of physical education and sports in to social and economic development. Literature affirms that the way each individual lives is a major factor for the health and fitness of that person. Again, there are individuals that earn a living through sports. It is only when individuals are physically fit that they will be productive. Based on these and many more, it was recommended among others that, since individuals can be gainfully employed through sports, government should develop functional physical education and sports programmes that will assist individuals to contribute to social and economic development of the nation as this will offer ample opportunities and create economic opportunities.
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Physical education, sport participants, sustainable, empowerment