Citation :

G. E. Arainru, 2024. "Investigation into Gender Differences among Undergraduate Students Participation in Sporting Activities in Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma<" International Journal of Community Empowerment & Society Administration [IJCESA]  Volume 1, Issue 1: 14-18.

Abstract :

This study investigated gender differences among undergraduate students participation in sporting activities in Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Nigeria. The study used descriptive design. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 250 subjects from 10 departments. Self-developed structured and validated like-type questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data were analysed with inferential statistics. The results showed that most female students do not participate in sporting activities regularly and adequately. The contributing factors include facilities and equipment being inadequate, lack of incentives and co-operation from lectures, lack of qualified and adequate personnel and time factor greatly affected the participation level of students in sporting activities in the university. The results were discussed; conclusion drawn and recommendations that will assist in encouraging students enhanced participation level in sporting activities were preferred.

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Keywords :

Sporting Activities, Gender Difference, Undergraduates.