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A SURVEY OF STUDENTS AND FACILITATORS' PERCEPTIONS OF PROBLEMS IN OPEN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, OYO AND KWARA STATES, NIGERIA
(Academic Research International, 2011-07) Dr. A. Y. Abdulkareem, Dr. Afolabi, S. O., Dr. Olorisade, O. G.
National Open University which was formally established in Nigeria in 1983 aimed at bridging the existing gaps in education. The study is a survey research of descriptive type which unveiled the myriads of problems facing the National Open University of Nigeria as perceived by the facilitators and the students in Kwara and Oyo States. Forty facilitators and fifty students randomly selected from Kwara and Oyo States study centres participated in the study. Questionnaire was the major instrument used while simple percentage and chi-square statistics were used to analyze the research questions and the two hypotheses generated respectively. The findings of the study revealed lack of standard classrooms, inadequate supply of electricity and inadequate funding which are the variables of resource allocation and organization, as major problems facing the Open University Programme in Nigeria. However, the study revealed that there is no significant difference between facilitators’ and students’ perception of the problems associated with resource allocation and organization of programmes. It was therefore, recommended among others that adequate funds should be made available by the government, the institution should make course materials and computer-based media available at all study centres for students’ use. Also, uninterrupted academic calendar of the university must be ensured while internet services should be provided at all study centres
Dilemma of Education in Africa: The Roles of Play, Games and Sports as Agents of Positive Change
(2013) Prof. Ibrahim Laro ABUBAKAR
DISPARITIES IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH REMEDIAL AND STRATEGIC APPROACHES FROM SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST
(2014) Prof. Ibrahim Laro ABUBAKAR
Disparities in physical activity and health desire is relatively not new. However, attention is driven towards the symbiotic relationship that exist between performance of physical activities and its resultant positive effect on the health of the performer. On the other hand, body inactivity as a result of non challant attitude, nature of job, influence of others and etc has negative resultant effects on people that live a sedentary life. This topic therefore sought to appreciate the differences in the incidence, prevalence, burden of disease and other adverse health condition that exist among specific population so as to be able to determine the relationship or otherwise between physical activities performance and its feature or negative effects on the health of an individual. It is after this determinant that appropriate strategies and remedial approaches towards limiting and eradicating prevalence of disparities in physical activity and health were proffered
TACKLING CONFLICTS AND CULTISM AS SCHOOL PROBLEMS THROUGH POSITIVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND POSITIVE RECREATIONAL PROGRAMME
(2015) Prof. Abubakar Laro Ibrahim & Dr. Rufus Ojo Ajayi
This paper focuses on positive physical activities and positive recreational problem as panacea to curtail conflicts and cultism in Nigeria institutions. The vices that stigmatized institutions of learning in Nigeria today are traceable to the uncontrolled behavior of students. School authorities and concerned government over the years have applied measures to check the excesses of students in Nigeria institutions of higher learning without noticeable success. Positive Physical Activities (PPA) and Positive Recreational Program (PRP) otherwise known as sports and games stand to provide the needed solution to these lingering problems of conflicts and Cultism in school. Sports are perceived as wholesome pursuits for students in schools as it channels their thinking and disposition toward worthwhile goals. Similarly, Sports provide students the opportunity to cultivate sportsmanship qualities, which are necessary for school discipline. This paper focused on the educational values of PPA and PRP that includes self discipline, self control, obedience, Respect and co-operation with constituted authorities among others. At the same time, sports provide students with safety values of letting off excessive energies, which ordinarily could have been mischievously channeled towards acts that are opposed to school discipline. Finally, recommendations were made on how participation in sports by students could help solve conflict and problems of cultism.
Effective Sports Development among School Children through Appropriate Decision Making and Utilization of Resources
(2015) Prof. Ibrahim Laro ABUBAKAR & Abdulkadir Yinka ABUBAKAR
Policy formulation and decision making sometimes referred to as bureaucratic process has greater portents and effects on the overall implementation and general development of sports and games goals, hence, the focus of this paper. To be able to propel deeper into the object of this paper therefore, the concepts and rational for policy formulation, taking of decision as well as implementation of government policy by officials at all level of governance were discussed. The effect of bureaucracy on the implementation of sports policies was examined. Conclusion and recommendation were offered as means toward a better sports and game policy formulation and implementations by suggesting that sports Administrators and Managers of Sports should combine resources so as to be able to maintain the organizational status quo and appropriate conceptual goal of the design, analysis and utilization tendencies of sports game resources
PHYSICAL FITNESS COMPONENTS AS PARAMETER FOR THE TREATMENT OF THE MENTALLY AND SOCIALLY CHALLENGED PEOPLE
(2015) Prof. Ibrahim Laro ABUBAKAR, Elijah O. OLUSHOLA & Abdulkadir Y. ABUBAKAR
This study is mainly on physical fitness component which is used as a parameter for treatment of socially and mentally challenged people. There is a minimum amount of fitness that is necessary for survival or to sustain an individual in his everyday job. Anything below this minimum means that such an individual ‘s cannot function. An individual should he able to ru,i, walk, carryout some weights and be ready for emergencies. This idea gives rise to the slogan “mens sana in corporaclano “ which means “A sound mind in a sound body”. Physical fitness is one often most important keys to a healthy body. It is the basis of all the activities of our system. This write—up dwell on the meaning of physical fitness the importance of physical fitness, the scope of physical fitness and treatment and role of exercise in maintaining good posture etc as there are physical activities designed to help develop all aspects physical fitness of an individual like muscular strength, endurance, respiratory endurance, speed etc.
Socio-Cultural Factors Inhibiting Female Participation in Sports in Secondary Schools in Egbedore Local Government Area, Osun State. Nigeria
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL BENCHMARK (IJEB),, 2016-12-28) Ibraheem, T. O.; Adebayo, T. A.; Adeoye, A. S.; Olaoye, A. K; Ibraheem, M. O.
The study examined the socio-cultural factors inhibiting female participation in sports in secondary schools in Egbedore Local Government Area, Osun State. The objective of this study was to investigate the socio-cultural factors inhibiting female participation in sports. A descriptive research design of the survey type was employed for this study. The population of the study comprised 599 female students in secondary schools in Egbedore LGA Osun State. Simple random sampling technique was used to select all the 300 hundred (300) female students consisting of 134 female students in JSS classes and 166 female students in SSS classes representing 50% of the total population. Researcher’s designed questionnaire was used to elicit data. The questionnaire was validated by three experts from the Department of Human Kinetics Education and Educational measurement which was tested for reliability; a co-efficient of .76 was obtained through test-retest method using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. Questionnaire was administrated and collected by the researchers. The null hypotheses were analyzed using of Chi-square statistics at 0.05 alpha level. The findings of this study revealed that; that there was significant influence of religious practice, gender constraints and cultural practice on sports participation among female students in secondary schools in Egbedore LGA, Osun State. With cal,v (70.160) > crit.v (16.92), calc.value (39.347) > crit.value (16.92) and calc. value (99.200) > crit. value (16.92) at 0.05 alpha level and 9 degree of freedom respectively. It was concluded that; there is significant influence of religion, gender constraints and cultural practice on sports participation among female students in secondary schools in Egbedore LGA of Osun State. It was recommended that, school administrators should not allow religious and cultural practices to influence
Influence of Recreational Activities on Lifestyle of Students of Kwara State School of Special Needs, Ilorin, Nigeria
(Jamia Journal of Education, 2017) Olaoye, A.K.; Ibraheem, T.O; Ikwuka, F.N; Adeyemi, E.O; Owodele, D.A
This study examined the influence of recreational activities on lifestyle of students of kwara state school of special needs, Ilorin, Nigeria. The research design employed for the study was descriptive design based on the survey. A sample of 166 respondents was selected from the students of kwara state school of special needs, Ilorin, Nigeria. The instrument used for the study was self developed questionnaire which was validated by three experts in the Department of Human Kinetics Education, faculty of education, University of Ilorin. The instrument was tested for reliability using the split half method, co-efficient of 0.72 was obtained. Three hypotheses were tested @ 0.05 alpha level of significance. The postulated hypotheses were tested with the use of inferential statistics of Chi-square. Significantly, all the hypotheses were rejected. The result revealed that excursion activities (cal. x2 = 121.312 > table value = 21.03 @ df = 12), rhythmic dance (cal. x2 = 196.044 > table value = 21.03 @ df = 12), Athletics (Track event) significantly influence lifestyle of students of kwara state school of special needs, Ilorin, kwara state, Nigeria (cal. x2 = 283.270 > table value = 21.03 @ df = 12). It was concluded that participation in excursion activities, rhythmic dance and athletics (track event) will have positive effect on the quality of life. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that special students should participate in recreational excursion activities and rhythmic dance and hence kwara state government should employ recreation specialist for special students.
Application of Quantitative Forecasting Models in a Manufacturing Industry
(2017) Akeem Olanrewaju Salami, Kyrian Kelechi Okpara and Rahman Oladimeji Mustapha
Time series forecasting analysis has become a major tool in different applications for the Manufacturing Company. Among the most effective approaches for analyzing time series data is ARIMA (Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average). In this study we used Box-Jenkins methodology to build ARIMA model for annual sales forecast for 7up Bottling Company Plc for the period from January 2010 to December 2015, given the available monthly sales data. After the model specification; the best model for production was ARIMA (1, 1, 1) and for utilization was ARIMA (0, 1, 1). A 12 months forecast have also been made to determine the expected amount of sales revenue in year 2016. The time plot reveals seasonal variation. It thus concludes that that there is increase in sales revenue of Company with time, hence these models can be adopted for sales, production, utilization and demand forecasting in Nigeria.
ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DISTANCE LEARNING MODE IN THE PREPARATION OF TEACHERS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION, NIGERIA
(Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (ISSN: 2408-1906), 2017-03-04) SABA, T.M; MAMMAN, J. S.; NWABUFO, B.N
Distance learning education has been considered as a viable tool which not only helps in solving the problem of shortage of teachers but also the high attrition rates that is often associated with study leave. It was believed that distance education has the capacity to prepare qualified teachers just as the face-to-face education mode. However, there seem to be gaps between the objectives establishing distance education and their realization. The obvious indicators to this fact are the unqualified teachers who cannot express themselves in the classroom. The study explored the factors affecting the effectiveness of distance learning mode in the preparation of teachers in Colleges of Education, Nigeria. The researcher constructed 30 questionnaire items from the literatures relevant to the study. The questionnaire yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.83. A total of 151 questionnaires were administered on 38 and 113 lecturers and students of College of Education, Minna and Mokwa study centers. All the questionnaires were completed and retrieved. The study revealed that all the constructs constituted factors affecting the effectiveness of distance learning mode of education in the preparation of teachers in Colleges of Education in Nigeria. It was concluded that the nation will continue to be in dire need of adequate qualified teachers if the factors affecting the effectiveness of the programme are not eliminated. It was recommended among others that institutions establishing distance learning programmes should ensure that the needed facilities for the effective running of the programme are properly put in place. Facilities such as; technologies that will create interactive learning environment even at a distance.
Sporting Activities as an Agent of Peace and Unity Among Secondary School Students in Ilorin South Local Government
(KIU Journal of Social Science, 2017-06-27) T.O.IBRAHEEM; A. K. OLAOYE; D.F. ODUFOYE
The study investigated sporting activities as an agent of peace and unity among secondary school students in Ilorin South Local government. Sport has become a world language, a common denominator that breaks down all the walls and barriers. Descriptive research design of the survey type was adopted for the research, the population of the study comprised of all public secondary schools in Ilorin South Local Government. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 288 students used for this study. A researcher structured Questionnaire was used. The study found out that: Extracurricular activities has significant influence on peace and unity among secondary school in Ilorin South local government with cal value 547.20> crit. Value 16.92 at 9 df and 0.05 level of significance, organized inter-house sport has a noticeable influence on peace and unity among secondary school students in Ilorin South Local Government with cal value 439.14> crit. Value 16.92 at 9df and 0.05 level of significance, major competitions influence peace and unity among secondary school students in Ilorin South local government with cal value 400.02> crit. Value 12.59 at 6df and 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that extra-curricular activities, organized inter-house sports, and major competitions have significant influence on peace and unity among secondary school students in Ilorin South Local Government. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made, extracurricular activities should be organized more often in secondary schools so as to promote tolerance, teamwork, trust and respect for others among students.
Factors millitating sports development among Nigerian Army force in sobi barrack ilorin, Kwara State
(2017-09) M. T. AJADI , A. K. OLAOYE , M. ALABIDUN
Abstract. This study examined the factors militating sports development among Nigerian Army force, Sobi Barrack, Ilorin, Kwara State such as facilities, equipment, sports personnel and budget. The population of this study comprised 850 officers of the 22 armored brigade in Sobi barrack, Horin. Three hundred and forty (340) constituted 40% of the respondents was sampled. Instrument used for data collection was researcher's self-structured questionnaire. The instrument was validated and tested for reliability using Pearson's Product Moment Correlation. Co-efficient of 0.76 was obtained. Data collected were analyzed using Chi-square (x2) at 0.05 level of significance. All the hypotheses were rejected. The result revealed that there is a significant influence of facilities, equipment, sports personnel and budget on sports development among Nigeria Army Force in Sobi Barrack. Ilorin. It was concluded that; facilities, equipment, sports personnel and budgeting have significant influence on sports development. It is therefore recommended among others that modern sports facilities such as field, court, swimming pool, gymnasium and so on are to be provide by the management for Nigeria Army force, Sobi Barrack, Ilorin. This will motivate the officers to participate in sporting activities and thereby promote the development of sports among Ni
Influence of Information and Communication Technology on Sports Management of Tertiary Institutions of Ilorin Metropolis
(KIU Journal of Social Sciences, 2017-09-17) Olaoye Ayobami Kazeem, F. N. Ikwuka, V. F. Olubobola and S. A. Eloji
Abstract This study examined the influence of information and communication technology on sports management of tertiary institutions of Ilorin Metropolis. The research design employed for the study was descriptive design of the survey type. The population of the study comprised all sports personnel and staff in sports units in tertiary institutions in Ilorin metropolis. 103 were selected for the study. The instrument used for the study was a validated researcher structured questionnaire which was tested for reliability using the test-retest method, a reliability co-efficient of 0.72 was obtained. The postulated hypotheses were tested with Chi-square (x2). Three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 significance level. All the hypotheses were rejected. The conclusion was that Computer system, Internet facilities and smart devices significantly influence sports management in tertiary institutions in Ilorin metropolis. It was recommended that ICT gadget such as smart devices should be made available for sports personnel in tertiary institutions in the State.
Factors Militating Sports Development Among Nigerian Army Force in Sobi Barrack Ilorin, Kwara State
(Kampala International University, 2017-12-24) M. T. Ajadi; A.K. OLAOYE; M. ALABIDUN
This study examined the factors militating sports development among Nigerian Army force, Sobi Barrack, Ilorin, Kwara State such as facilities, equipment, sports personnel and budget. The population of this study comprised 850 officers of the 22 armored brigade in Sobi barrack, Ilorin. Three hundred and forty (340) constituted 40% of the respondents was sampled. Instrument used for data collection was researcher‟s self-structured questionnaire. The instrument was validated and tested for reliability using Pearson‟s Product Moment Correlation. Co-efficient of 0.76 was obtained. Data collected were analyzed using Chi-square (x2) at 0.05 level of significance. All the hypotheses were rejected. The result revealed that there is a significant influence of facilities, equipment, sports personnel and budget on sports development among Nigeria Army Force in Sobi Barrack. Ilorin. It was concluded that; facilities, equipment, sports personnel and budgeting have significant influence on sports development. It is therefore recommended among others that modern sports facilities such as field, court, swimming pool, gymnasium and so on are to be provide by the management for Nigeria Army force, Sobi Barrack, Ilorin. This will motivate the officers to participate in sporting activities and thereby promote the development of sports among Nigerian Army force in Sobi barrack.
EFFECTS OF EXERCISE DURATION ON BODY COMPOSITION OF INACTIVE OBESE FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, NIGERIA
(Department of Human Kinetics Education, University of Ilorin,Nigeria, 2018) I. S. ITOPA, M. ALABIDUN & F. O. OKOMANYI
Abstract Duration is an integral component of exercise prescription that must be considered in achieving a dose response health and fitness benefits from exercising. Timing is a major factor that determines effective participating in exercise. Therefore, the objective of the study was to find out the effect of 20 and 30 minutes ef jogging on Weight, BMI, Percent Body Fat and Waist/Hip Ratio. Experimental research design was adopted for the study. Multi stage sampling procedure was used to select 60 female participants for this study. Standardized instruments were used for data collection. One hypothesis was postulated for this study. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The hypothesis was tested at .05 level of alpha. The study found that; no significant difference between the two experimental groups based on body composition variables of the participants. This means that 20 and 30 minutes of jogging had the same effect on the body composition variables of the participants. There was also no significant difference between the experimental groups and the control group. This means that the treatment was not effective on the experimental group's body composition variables. It was concluded that 20 and 30 minutes of the same intensity of jogging tend to yield similar results on body composition variables of these participants. Therefore, there is need to engage in various aerobic exercise and female young adults in Ilorin should include healthy dietary pattern in their lifestyle as exercise alone may not give desired result within 0-6 weeks of aerobic exercise.
Challenges of Integrating ICT for Teaching and Learning of Physical Education in Secondary Schools in Ilorin Metropolis
(Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2018-09) S. T. BAKINDE & M. ALABIDUN
Abstract This study examined the challenges of integrating ICT for teaching and learning of physical education in secondary schools in Ilorin Metropolis. The Variables of study are availability, accessibility, cost, and training of physical education teachers. Descriptive research of survey type was used for this study. Population of the study comprised all secondary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis: Sample was sixty-one (61) physical education teachers selected from junior secondary schools in Ilorin metropolis. Researcher structured questionnaire was used for the study. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. findings revealed that availability: accessibility, cost of ICT devices and training of physical education teachers were identified as challenges of integrating ICT for teaching and learning of physical education in the study area. This study therefore recommends that government and stakeholders should procure ICT gadgets for teaching and learning of physical education.
Resource assessment and feasibility study for the generation of hydrokinetic power in the tailwaters of selected hydropower stations in Nigeria
(Elsivier, 2018-10-26) Ladokun Laniyi Laniran; Sule Bolaji Fatai; Ajao Kajogbola Razaq; Adeogun Adeniyi Ganiyu
This paper focuses on assessing the potential and feasibility of increasing the hydropower production of Nigeria’s three main hydropower stations by installing hydrokinetic turbines behind the existing dams. The hydrokinetic turbines will capture additional power from the energy remaining in water currents exiting draft-tube outlets and tailraces of the dams. A 2.54 m2 prototype hydrokinetic turbine system being developed by the National Centre for Hydropower Research and Development, Nigeria was used to theoretically estimate the increased power generation capability of the stations. Preliminary results showed that there are considerable potentials in the range of kilowatts and megawatts in each hydropower station to augment the existing power infrastructure and this can be harnessed to alleviate the existing power problems in the country. It may also be an additional way of generating clean energy to mitigate the effect of climate change
Academic Staff Retention as a Tool for Goal Achievement in Nigerian Private Universities.
(Journal of Arts and Social Sciences Education, 2019) Abdulkareem, Y. A., Mustapha, A. I., Yusuf, S., & Yusuf, A. A. (2019)
It is often said that availability of staffis key to ensure successful implementation of organization goals and objectives. Sadly, the issue of brain drain has become a common phenomenon and is no longer news in Nigerian universities most especially in private universities. In view of the foregoing, this paper examined academic staff retention as a tool for goal achievement in private Universities. The concepts of academic staff retention, retention strategies and university goal achievement were examined. Besides, overview of private universities in Nigeria as well as academic staff retention strategies and goal achievement in the institutions were carefully examined. Also, it was discovered through the reviewed that ineffectiveness of private Universities in retaining quality academics continue to be crucial to the changing prospects and potential of knowledge formation and learning. The paper concluded that effective retention of proven and competent academics in private Universities is highly essential for achieving the stated goals. It was suggested that compensation package of academic staff in private Universities should be enhanced and made relevant to prevailing economic circumstances by reviewing them periodically. Additionally, academic staff development programmes should be accorded priority to ensure the retention of competent and dedicated academics. Finally, prominence should be given to stimulating work environment to boost lecturers’ morale thereby facilitating the attainment of university goal, while promotion prospect should be improved in order to enhance lecturers’ sense of advancement.
African culture and performance in transition: Evolution of Yoruba cultural elements from stage to film.
(Dept. of Performing Arts, University of Ilorin, Nigeria and Dept. of Theatre and Film Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, 2019) Joe Odedina
There has been notable transformation in the style of play production, be it stage, video or film in Nigeria theatrical enactment. This, we observe, is hinged on sustenance of culture for a revival of the aesthetic taste in play production. It is in this direction that this study is intended to probe. The study examines the change in the use of some Yoruba elements employed in stage plays and home video production. We interrogate this work using Arnold Gesell’s theory of Maturation, 1925. To examine this work, we adopted a descriptive method of analysis, using the participant observer of some stage plays and some Yoruba home video films. By this method, we intend to narrate some scenes from a few Yoruba stage plays we had participated as observers and some video films we have viewed. Some of these motifs include Yoruba language, dance, music, costumes, oriki and even means of obeisance. Yoruba drama was made popular by Hubert Ogunde, Duro Ladipo and Kola Ogunmola around Nigerian independence of 1960. All the above three dramatists evolved from Christian church choir performance to professional stage drama and in the process, contributing to the development of contemporary Yoruba drama. Since their time, the cultural elements introduced by these early Yoruba dramatist pioneers, have gone through changes in order to adapt to the latest medium of video production. Our findings are that some elements have been compatible, while others have been distorted from stage to video. We also found other elements ineffective when incorporated into video production, yet others got elevated. We conclude that the evolution of some Yoruba cultural elements from the Yoruba stage drama to video production has enable many of these elements to be relevant to today’s audience. This has made Yoruba drama to be continuously popular, thereby sustaining the producers of such work. We recommend that various institutions of higher learning should incorporate video production with theatrical performance in order to help their students adjust to the latest means of drama production when they leave these institutions.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MANAGEMENT OF SPORTS FACILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUTH ATHLETES IN NIGERIA
(ILORIN JOURNAL OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION (IJOHPER), 2019) Dauda – Olajide, R. O.; Obiyemi, O. O.; Olaoye, A. K.; Odesola, J. A.; Joel, K.I.
Youth athletes are naturally energetic, full of life and apparently looking for an avenue to display in born tendency through engaging in one sporting activities as the case may be. This study investigated the relationship between management of sports facilities and performance of youth athletes in Nigeria. Athletes who are exposed to unkept, abandoned sports facilities are likely to perform below expectation among their other counterpart sports championships. The objectives of the study are to; (i) examine the relationship between the state of school sports facilities and the performance of youth athletes; (ii) identify the relationship between the school administrators’ managerial experience and the performance of youth athletes (iii) evaluate the relationship between the management of school sports facilities and the performance of youth athletes in Nigeria. Descriptive research design of survey type was used for this study. The population comprised of 994 male and female athletes who participated at the 2018 National Youth Games, held at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. Multistage Sampling Technique comprised of proportionate and stratified sampling techniques were employed in selection of the respondents for the study. The researcher’s developed instrument was adopted using moderate four - point Likert type rating scale after validated by three experts in the department of human kinetics education. A reliability of the instrument was tested using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and Coefficient of 0.80 was obtained which showed that the instrument was reliable enough to carry out the study. The data collected were to subjected appropriate statistical tools of frequency, percentage and mean scores for the demographic data of the respondents while Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to test the hypotheses formulated for the study at 0.05 alpha level. The findings revealed significant relationship between the state of school sport facilities, the school administrators’ managerial experience and management of school sport facilities and performance of youth athletes in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the following were recommended, school sports facilities in most of the public secondary schools should be renovated and upgraded in order to meet the national requirement which will in no measure enhance the performance of the youth athletes’ in Kwara State in particular and the country in general. Certified, experienced and well exposed personnel should be employed and charged with the responsibilities of managing sports facilities in ensuring that the available implements last longer while more funds should be disbursed in ensuring that proper maintenance of sports facilities, procurement of equipment and supply are extended to schools appropriately.

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