A STUDY OF SPORTS PARTICIPATION AND PERFORMANCE OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE

SCHOOLS OF CHANDIGARH

Dr. Narender Jhinjha

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to assess the sports participation and sports performance of government and private schools of Chandigarh during 2007 to 2009. Survey design was used for the compliance of the objectives of the study. Non probability sampling technique namely purposive sampling technique was employed for the collection of data. By using this technique 10 government and 10 private schools of union territory of Chandigarh were selected for the compliance of the objectives of the study. School appraisal tool was used to get the data on sports participation and sports performance. For the purpose of analysis and interpretation, data was analyzed quantitatively and descriptive statistics were used and percentage was worked out for interpretation. Private school students were having more participation in interschool competition than government school students during 2007 to 2009. Government school have won more interschool competition in team games as well as in individual sports than private school during 2007 to 2009.

Keywords: Medal, winner, runner-up, team and Individual.