M.Ed. (Curriculum Studies) / This study arises from the common perceptive of teachers and coaches that the pupil who actively participates in sport and other extramural activities, are the better academic achievers as well. Education is aimed at the total development of the child (this includes the physical, intellectual, spiritual and social aspects of his/her development.) Besides the everyday personal questions and problems that form part of a pupil's life, the pupil is also expected to develop his/her physical capabilities, build up self-confidence and in the process acquire dignity and a sense of self. At the same time it is also expected that the pupil achieve academically. The study was carried out in two ways. Firstly, a literary survey was undertaken, dealing with child development in a sosiopedagogic perspective, with the accent falling on the important role that sport plays in t~e child's quality of life. Secondly, the literature survey serves as a foundation for the empiric research that was done by means of a questionnaire, to establish whether there is any connection between activity/achievement in sport and other extramural activities and the pupil's educational progress which is the sole purpose of this study.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:11886 |
| Date | 28 July 2014 |
| Creators | Le Roux, Christo |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Johannesburg |
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