A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TOWARDS SPORTS IN RELATION TO SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS
Abstract
The sports profession is entering one of the most exciting, dynamic eras in its history. Traditionally the sports profession has been viewed as providing services within the educational field, specifically to the schools and to the school-aged population. However, within the last 20 years the scope of sports has expanded tremendously. This growth has led not only to substantial increases in knowledge but also to the expansion of programs and the population served. Total 200 students of Rohtak district, age between 18 to 20 years were randomly selected for the study and conducted the Socio-economic status questionnaire and attitude test. Out of 200 students 75 were middle Socio-economic Status, 70 were Low Socio-economic Status and 55 were belonging from high Socio-economic Status. The study shows the attitude towards Sports of middle Socio-Economic Status students was significantly high from the attitude of students with high & low Socio-Economic Status towards Sports. This different test was the .05 level of significance.
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