A Study on Various Aspects of Sportsmen and Non-Sportsmen: A Comparative Study of Academic Achievements and Self-Concept in Sportsmen and Non-Sportsmen

Abstract

The present study is selected keeping in view the importance of self-concept and factors influencing sportsmen and non-sportsmen. A field of endeavour that has its aim in the development of physically, mentally, emotionally and socially fit citizens through the medium of physical activities that have been selected with a view to realize these outcomes. To find out the answers to certain queries in mind present research was done on the students of Jain Public Schools. The purpose of the present study was to find out the academic achievements of Sportsmen and non-sportsmen and to compare the academic achievements of sportsmen and non-sportsmen. On the basis of findings of this study it is concluded that there is difference in academic scores of sportsmen and non-sportsmen. More Sportsmen were found in excellent category than Non Sportsmen. But when tested statistically for significant difference there is insignificant difference in the academic Scores of Sportsmen and Non Sportsmen. The purpose of the study was to a compare the self- Concept of sportsman and non- sportsman players of Jain Public Schools. For this total sportsman (200 sportsman players, and 200 non- sportsman players) who had participated at jain Public Schools level and aged between 14 to 18 yrs.