PERCIEVED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR PROMOTING SPECIALNEEDS PERSONS’ SPORT INCLUSIVENESS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS, KWARA STATE

Authors

  • YANMIFE AYODELE OLUWASEUN University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State
  • ADEJARE SANGODEYI OLUWATOSIN Department of Human Kinetics Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin
  • HALIMAT I’YA ISMAIL-ORIRE Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin
  • Habibat Opeyemi AROWOSAYE Department of Human Kinetics Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin

Abstract

The study examined management strategies for promoting inclusiveness in sports among special-needs persons in University of Ilorin.

 

Descriptive research design of survey type was adopted for the study. Sample comprised of 52 special-needs persons in University of Ilorin selected using purposive sampling technique. A validated researcher-structured questionnaire with .86r was used as instrument for data collection. Frequency counts, percentage, and Chi-square were used to analyse the data collected.

 

The study found that situation analysis (χ2 = 200.020, df 9, p .000 < .05); strategy formulation (χ2 = 198.111, df 9, p .000 < .05); strategy implementation (χ2 = 138.44, df 9, p .000 < .05); and evaluation (χ2 = 314.100, df 9, p .000 < .05) significantly promote inclusiveness in sports among special-needs persons in University of Ilorin. Based on the findings, it was concluded that; situational analysis, strategy formulation, strategy implementation and evaluation are management strategies for promoting inclusiveness in sports among special-needs persons in University of Ilorin. Therefore, University of Ilorin authority should create a supportive environment for special-needs persons by addressing their needs, increase their sports participation and enhance their overall sporting experiences

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Published

2025-01-26

Issue

Vol. 5 (2024): NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN MOVEMENT, WELLNESS, LEISURE AND SPORTS (NJHWLS)

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