Influence of Body Composition on Performance of Student Athletes at the University of Benin
Student: Emmanuel Peter (Project, 2025)
Department of HUMAN KINETICS and SPORT SCIENCE
University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State
Abstract
This study aims at exploring the influence of body composition on performance of student athletes at the university of benin, to find out how body composition affects athletic performance. The research design adopted was the descriptive survey research design and the research instrument used was a self structured questionnaire. Responses was collected from a sample of 80 student-athletes from a population which consists of 100 student athletes. The demographic data was analyzed using frequency and percentage. The responses to each item were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. From the findings, it was discovered that body composition significantly influences athletic performance of the student athletes. Also it was discovered that balancing body composition helps one's future career, create training programs and optimize athletic performance.
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For the full publication, please contact the author directly at: peter.emmanuel@educ.uniben.edu
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- Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia, Nasarawa State 2
- Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse, Jigawa State 4
- Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State 17
- Kaduna Polytechnic (NCE), Kaduna, Kaduna State 2
- Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna 331
- Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna , Kaduna State (affl To Fed Univ of Tech, Minna) 6
- Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan-Waya (affliatted To Abu) 2
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State 247
- Kano State Polytechnic, Kano, Kano State 196
- Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State 6