Abstract:
This study investigated the perceptions and attitudes of tutors of Colleges of Education
towards student-athletes in selected variables of behaviour in the Upper East Region of
Ghana. A quantitative research approach was used for the study. The research
techniques used were the descriptive method along with the correlation method. The
significance of the study was that it would provide insights to tutors on how they can
adopt a favourable attitude towards students who participate in athletics. The study
again would provide invaluable information which can serve as basis for planning in service training for tutors of Colleges of Education to upgrade their professional
competencies with regard to modifying their teaching methodology vis-a-vis the
organisation of sporting activities in the colleges. The study would also provide data
which can serve as a springboard for further research into other areas of physical
education. Three research questions were raised. The instruments used were
questionnaires for both students and tutors. Data was analysed using descriptive
statistics and correlations. The descriptive statistical analysis revealed that indeed
tutors’ had a negative perception and attitude towards student-athletes. Only a few
tutors’ had a positive attitude towards student athletes. The findings of the study also
revealed that students were affected by the tutors’ attitudes and perceptions about them.
Some recommendations were that there is the need to create awareness of the negative
effects tutors’ attitudes have on the academic lives and work of student- athletes. There
is also the need to do away with the negative perceptions and attitudes of tutors against
student-athletes in various schools, institutions, and colleges in Ghana. There is the
need for schools, colleges and institutions to provide various support systems for
student-athletes to help them combine athletics with their academic work
Description:
Thesis submitted to the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Sports of the Faculty of Science Education, University of Education, Winneba, in
partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Master of Philosophy Degree, in
Physical Education
JULY, 2013