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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- Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadijia, Jigawa State 3
- Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno State 15
- Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State 1
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State 254
- College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Mando Road, Kaduna, Kaduna State 1
- College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State 8
- College of Education, Akwanga (affl To Ahmadu Bello Univ, Zaria) 1
- College of Education, Eha Amufu, (Affliliated To Unn), Enugu State 1
- College of Education, Warri (Affiliated To Delta State Uni, Abraka), Delta State 1
- College of Health Technology, Calabar, Cross River State 1