A COMPRATIVE STUDY OF ATTITUDE OF MALE AND FEMALE TOWARD SPORTS IN RELATION TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
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 were randomly selected for the study and conducted the Academic Achievement Test and attitude test. Out of 200 people 140 High Academic Achievement 60 were Low Academic Achievement. 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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