EXTRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAMME PARTICIPATION AND STUDENTS’ HEALTH-RELATED INDICES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

Abass Ayobami Salaam; Jeptha Olaniyi Ogunsanya

Abass Ayobami Salaam
Jeptha Olaniyi Ogunsanya

Keywords: extramural sports, physiological indices, psychological indices, social indices, sports injuries

Abstract

Participation in extramural sports activities has become an integral component of tertiary
education due to its contributions to students’ holistic health development. This paper examined
the health-related indices of students' participation in extramural sports activities in tertiary
institutions, using biopsychosocial, cognitive-behavioural, and physical fitness models as
theoretical foundations for conceptualising health outcomes across physiological,
psychological, and social indices. Physiological indices which include cardiorespiratory
endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition; Psychological
indices which include stress management, emotion regulation, self-esteem, and motivation, and
social indices such as teamwork, social integration, and institutional identity were discussed.
This paper also highlighted potential risk-related indices such as sports injuries and academic–
sport conflicts. The review concluded that structured participation in extramural sports
significantly enhances students’ physical fitness, mental well-being, and social functioning when
properly planned and managed.

Author Biographies

Abass Ayobami Salaam

Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education,
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Oyo State;

Jeptha Olaniyi Ogunsanya

Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education,
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Oyo State