Physical Exercises and Play on Academic Performance in Kadibo Division Kisumu County, Kenya

ABSTRACT 

The topic of the study was Physical Exercise and Play and Academic Performance in Kadibo Division, Kisumu County, Kenya. The purpose of the study was to establish whether there is a relationship between Physical Exercise and Play and Academic Performance inKadibo Division, Kisumu County, Kenya. It was guided by three objectives and these are; to establish the level of Physical Exercise and Play among young learners in Kadibo Division, Kisumu County, Kenya, to determine the academic performance among young learners in Kadibo Division, Kisumu County, Kenya and to establish the relationship between physical exercise and play on academic performance among young learners in Kadibo Division, Kisumu County, Kenya. The methodology of the study was basically descriptive approach with co-relational design, crosssectional study. The study found out that the levels of physical exercise and play and academic performance was high at a general mean of 2.9. The study also found out that there was improved performance of young leaners in the area of study which was reflected with a general mean of 3.04. They also show that there is a positive relationship between physical exercise and play and academic performance in Kadibo Division, Kisurnu County, Kenya which was reflected with r-value of 0.88 at a significant level of 0.000 which was less than 0.05.The study recommended that there is a need to provide more play facilities like mixed apparatus and enough space for plying ground. This was highlighted as one of the needs if the children are to benefit fully from playing. The administrators, governments and other stake holders should ensure that there are enough playing materials and ground such as football pitches among others. The study also recommended that to build a wholesome person requires a wholesome opportunities and character building. Therefore, curricular activities should be encouraged in schools so as to enable skill building.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION A

DECLARATION B ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

ABSTRACT v

TABLE OF CONTENTS vi

CHAPTER ONE 1

INTRODUCTION 1

1.1.1 Historical Perspective 1

1.1.2 Theoretical Perspective 2

1.1.3 Conceptual perspective 4

1.1.4 Contextual Perspectives 5

1.2 Statement of the problem 6

1.3 Purpose of the study 7

1.4 Research objectives 7

1.4.1 General objectives 7

1.4.2 Specific objectives; 7

1.5 Research Questions 7

1.6 Hypothesis 8

1.7 Scope of the Study 8

1.7.1 Geographical scope 8

1.7.2 Content scope 9

1.7.3 Theoretical scope 9

1.8 Significance of the study 9

CHAPTER TWO 11

LITER&TURE REVIEW 11

2.0 Introduction 11

2.1 Theoretical Review 11

2.2 Conceptual Frame Work 12

2.3 Physical Exercise and Play 13

2.4 Physical Activity, Physically Strenuous Play, and the Brain 18

2.5 Related Studies 22

2.6 Research Gaps 23

CHAPTER THREE 24

METHODOLOGY 24

3.0 Introduction 24

3.1 Research design 24

3.2 Study Population 24

3.3 Sample size 24

3.4 Sampling Procedures 26

3.5 Research Instruments 26

3.6 Validity and Reliability of Instruments 26

3.7 Data gathering procedures 27

3.8 Data Analysis 28

3.9 Ethical Considerations 28

3.9 Limitations of the Study 28

CHAPTER FOUR 30

DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 30

4.0 Introduction 30

4.3 The Level of Academic Performance of Pupils in Kadibo Division, Kisumu County, Kenya 39

4.4 Relationship between Physical Exercise and Play on Academic Performance among Young Learners in Kadibo Division 43

4.5. Analysis Interview Guide for Teachers on Physical Exercise and Play on Academic Performance 45

CHAPTER FIVE 48

FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 48

5.0 Introduction 48

5.1 Findings 48

5,4 Conclusions 50

5.5 Recommendations 50

5.6 Areas for Further Research 51

References 52

APPENDIX : TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR RESPONDENTS 56

APPENDIX II 55

APPENDIX III 56

APPENDIX IV: FACE SHEET: DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE

RESPONDENTS 59

APPENDIX V: TIMEFRAME 60

RESEARCHER’S CURRICULUM VITAE 79