Afrikaans language thesis.
Abstract in Afrikaans and English. / Many learners in rural primary schools do not use the opportunities which exist or which are being
created by schools to participate in sport. As learners grow older and proceed through school, a
tendency of diminishing numbers of sports participants is being observed. These are not necessarily
learners who do not have any talent or sporting ability, they simply do not participate.
This study is focused on the reasons and problems why specifically grade seven learners of rural
schools do not participate or have dwindling participating numbers. The study does not only focus on
participation but also on effective participation. A thorough literature review has revealed that there
are mainly three obstacles, namely: interest, embedded constraints and structural obstacles. Research
has revealed several problems why learners do not participate in sport or physical activity. This
supports the reasons for the diminishing number of participants which was found in the study. The
literature also shows that knowledge of sport is needed for effective participation.
Questionnaires were used to gather information from grade seven learners, teachers and school
principals. The research period was from July to September 2009. The questionnaires were handled
personally by the researcher to ensure a consistent approach. The data from the questionnaires were
analysed through the use of tables.
This study confirmed three main obstacles which were mentioned earlier as the reasons for the
diminishing numbers of sport participants. The interest in sport is dwindling because learners indicated
that they just don't like sport and that they do not enjoy it. With regard to the embedded constraints
learners indicated that they are physically not always able because of a lack of potential and ability.
The structural obstacles were the most common factors, such as time constraints, domestic and family
responsibilities, finances and transport. Recommendations regarding this study are set out in Chapter
Five.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:cput/oai:localhost:20.500.11838/1850 |
| Date | January 2010 |
| Creators | Fortuin, Adam Paul |
| Publisher | Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | other |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/za/ |
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