Factors Affecting High School Female Students' Participation in School Sports Activities

Abstract

The current study aimed to identify the factors that motivate high school female students to participate in school sports activities. The study sample consisted of 145 second-year high school students, randomly selected from two high schools in the city of M'sila. To achieve the study's objectives, the researchers used a questionnaire on the factors affecting participation in school sports activities, prepared by Eid Mohamed Eid Kana'an (2003). Based on data analysis, the study reached the following results: the factors encouraging high school female students to participate in school sports activities, in descending order, are related to friends, family, school, media, and available facilities. The study provided a set of recommendations, including: - Raising awareness about the importance of sports activities and their various aspects for women within general education. - Involving the media to help form positive attitudes toward participating in school sports activities, especially for female students. - Providing the necessary tools and facilities that support the practice of sports activities through creating a reciprocal relationship Between neighboring schools in terms of allowing the use of playgrounds and sports equipment. - The need to provide enjoyable and diverse sports games that meet the students' needs and desires. - Working on providing incentives for students and inviting parents and teachers to attend the matches.