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Lesisure Activities of Youg Volunteer Tourists in Ghana: Lesisure Activities of Youg Volunteer Tourists in Ghana
No full textLeisure activities are an integral part of volunteer tourism. However, information on this subject is scanty. This study examined the leisure activities of young international volunteers in Ghana. Questionnaire was employed in data collection from a stratified sample of 320 respondents. The results showed that volunteer tourists engaged in sixteen main activities in varied combinations, with the popular ones being resting on beaches, visiting towns and villages, visiting forts and castles, enjoying sunny weather, crossing over the canopy walkway and visiting night clubs. Except for the level of education, no significant variation was observed in volunteers’ leisure activities in relation to place of origin, sex, age, marital status, and religion. The study, therefore, concludes that leisure activities of young volunteers are diverse, but the types of activities undertaken are largely similar
Residents’ perceptions and attitudes towards urban solid waste management in the Berekum Municipality, Ghana: Residents’ perceptions and attitudes towards urban solid waste management in the Berekum Municipality, Ghana
No full textSolid waste management has become a daunting task for municipal and district authorities who seem to lack the capabilityand logistics to deal with the escalating waste situation. This paper examined residents’ perceptions and attitudes towardsurban solid waste management in the Berekum Municipality in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. Using a survey questionnaire and in-depth interview guide, data was gathered from 150 randomly selected household respondents and three purposively selected key institutions. The Theory of Planned Behaviour which provides a framework for studying human behaviour guided the study. The study found that residents recognised solid waste management as a major problem. It was also revealed that residents do not currently pay for waste management services rendered to them. Strategies to address solid waste problem will need to consider adequate supply of containers, intensive public education and introduction of user fees for waste management services
Awareness of the benefits of ginger use among students of Nigeria army school of education, Sobi-Ilorin, Kwara State: Awareness of the benefits of ginger use among students of Nigeria army school of education, Sobi-Ilorin, Kwara State
No full textThe objective of this study was to determine the level of awareness, knowledge of benefits and use of ginger among the students of the Nigerian Army School of Education (NASE), Sobi-Ilorin Kwara State. The descriptive survey design was used to elucidate the awareness, knowledge of benefits and practice of ginger use. The population was all 350 students of NASE, Ilorin. They were purposively selected, from which 337 validly participated. The instrument for data collection was a validated researcher structured questionnaire. Test retest reliability was conducted and PPMC coefficient (r = 0.72) was obtained. Frequency and percentage were used for demographic data while t-test was used for testing the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The result revealed that NASE, Ilorin students were highly aware of ginger, 312 (92.6%). There was significant difference between soldiers and officers in; awareness n = 337, t (335) = 4.94, p = 0.001, 2 = .007; health benefits n = 337, t (335) = 2.92, p = 0.004, 2 = .002 and performance purposes n = 337, t (335) = 2.48, p = 0.001, 2 = .002. It was concluded that majority of NASE students are aware of ginger, which they mainly consumed as drinks. Further study is necessary to ascertain the size of benefits and the best way ginger use would enhance the health and job performance of military personnel.
Pedagogical content knowledge of preservice teachers’ in physical education: a case study of Komenda College of Education: Pedagogical content knowledge of preservice teachers’ in physical education: a case study of Komenda College of Education
No full textThe study assessed the pedagogical content knowledge of preservice teachers in Physical Education at the Colleges of Education in Ghana. The descriptive survey design was employed to conduct the study. One hundred and eighty (180) final year students were randomly selected for the study. A questionnaire was used to collect the data for the study. Data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages. The results indicated that pre-service teachers at the colleges received sufficient instructions in physical education about the subject matter and general pedagogical practices to enable them teach the content of instruction effectively to enhance positive learning outcomes in their students. Also, preservice teachers acquired adequate knowledge about their learners and their characteristics to make them effective teachers in Physical Education. Thus, the teacher education division must keep to, monitor and supervise the present syllabus being used by the Colleges of Education since the pre-service teachers in this study have proved that they received sufficient instructions to make them effective teachers in Physical Education
Differences in body anthropometry between competitively efficient and less efficient junior male handball players: Differences in body anthropometry between competitively efficient and less efficient junior male handball players
No full textThis study was carried out to determine if differences existed in anthropometric and body composition characteristics between competitively efficient (above average) and less efficient (average) junior male handball players. A total of 106 junior male handball players participated in this study. The players were divided into two playing quality or performance groups of above average or (competitively efficient) (n = 26) and average or competitively less efficient (n = 80) levels. A combination of individual players’ quality as determined subjectively by a consortium of national handball coaches and team ranking achieved at a championship were used to achieve this purpose. 22 anthropometric attributes were measured for each subject. Similarly, 6 body composition variables were estimated. The results showed that the above average players were better endowed morphologically than the average players particularly in the Longitudinal Skeleton Dimensionality (LSD), Transverse Skeleton Dimensionality (TSD) and Absolute Voluminosity of the Body (AVB) dimensions. The junior male players at both levels of performance were relatively homogenous in the Subcutaneous Fatty Tissue (SFT). However, the average level players had significantly lower supra spinale skinfold measure (t = 2.57, P < 0.011) than the above average level players. Derived body composition measures of skeletal mass (t = 5.80; p < 0.000); muscle mass (t = 4.87; p < 0.000); and fat free mass (t = 6.59; p < 0.000) were statistically significant in favour of the above average players. The mean (SD) somatotype of all the players (2.04[0.5]; 3.13[1.0]; 3.6[1.1]) were statistically significant. Similarly, the somatotype classification of mesoectomorphic (mesomorphic ectomorph) characterised both levels of players (above average – 2.1[0.4], 2.85[0.8], 3.85[0.8] versus average - 2.01(0.5), 3.23[1.1], 3.54[1.2]) as there were no significant differences in these somatotype components. Results of the study demonstrated that the competitively efficient junior male handball players were significantly differentiated as possessing superior anthropometric characteristics compared to the less efficient junior male handball players
Evaluation of musculoskeletal fitness and its relationship to quality of life of university academic staff in Nigeria: Evaluation of musculoskeletal fitness and its relationship to quality of life of university academic staff in Nigeria
No full textThis study was carried out to evaluate the musculoskeletal fitness and its relationship to quality of life of university academic staff in Nigeria. Teaching staff served as the target population. Forty academic staff volunteered and registered for the study in University of Ibadan but the total number of participants that completed the study was thirty six (36). Quasi-experimental research design was used for the study. The data collected were subjected to statistical analysis using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation and inferential statistics of pairwise t-test and Pearson Product Moment Correlation to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The mean score of physical health quality of life of the participants showed that the participants rated themselves as having good quality of life. However, the t-test values show that the participants’ do not possess adequate musculoskeletal fitness required to carry out their activities of daily living (ADLs). The correlational r values of musculoskeletal components are .074, .029, .126 and .059 which are lower than the critical value of .4683. The implication of this is that the assumption made that the participants possess good quality of life is not supported by the results of their musculoskeletal tests. The findings indicated that no significant relationship exist between participants’ musculoskeletal status and their quality of life. Based on the findings, it was concluded that exercise programme should be put forth to enhance musculoskeletal fitness and improve the quality of life of academic staff in the Universities
Opinion of physical education teachers on factors influencing integration of PE into primary education curriculum in Oyo State: Opinion of physical education teachers on factors influencing integration of PE into primary education curriculum in Oyo State
No full textThis paper highlights the opinion of primary school Physical Education (P.E) teachers on the factors influencing integration of physical education into primary education curriculum in Oyo State. The paper tries to examine the meaning of curriculum as advanced by some scholars. It discusses the indispensable need for proper curriculum implementation. Moreover, an important focus of the paper pivots on the factors influencing the integration of Physical Education in primary school curriculum. Descriptive research design was used for this study. The population for this study consists the primary school teachers in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of Oyo State. 149 subjects were served with questionnaire to elicit responses on their opinions regarding factors influencing integration of P.E into primary education curriculum in Oyo State. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses of chi square (X2) were used to test the hypotheses that were generated at a significant relationship of 0.05 alpha levels. The result of the findings revealed that, time allotted to P.E in primary schools have an influence on integration of P.E in the primary school curriculum. It also revealed that, availability of sport facilities and other infrastructure for P.E classes in primary schools have positive influence on integration of P.E in the primary school curriculum
Awareness level, source of information and extent of use of egrogenic substance among athletes in tertiary institutions in Nigeria: Awareness level, source of information and extent of use of egrogenic substance among athletes in tertiary institutions in Nigeria
No full textThis paper investigated the awareness level, source of information and extent of use of ergogenic substance to enhance performance by athletes in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. A total of 220 athletes (135 male; 85 females) who participated in the 15 accredited sports by the Nigeria University Games (NUGA) Council at the 22nd biannual games held at University of Nigeria, Nsukka consisted the sample for the study. A structured questionnaire designed by the researchers was used to collect data for the study. The result showed that 40.0% of the athletes were aware of some of the ergogenic substances that enhance performance, 11.6% had seen and 2.2% on the average had used the substance at one time or the other. Many of the athletes 97.8% claimed that though they had heard and seen some of the substances, they had never used them. The study concluded that though the extent of ergogenic substance use was not high among the athletes, early intervention can prevent future outbreak since there is sufficient awareness already. It was recommended among others that appropriate measures should be taken to educate the athletes on the dangers and side effects of ergogenic substances
Residents’ perceptions on the manifestation of the natural resource curse in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality, Ghana: Residents’ perceptions on the manifestation of the natural resource curse in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality, Ghana
No full textNatural resources have often been found to be a curse to some nations that possess them instead of being a blessing. In several developing economies, civil wars, environmental and health hazards have been associated with the extraction of such natural resources. This paper investigated residents\u27 perceptions on the effects resultingfrom natural resource extraction in some mining communities in Ghana. Underpinned by the interpretivist philosophy, this case study employed in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and observation to collect data from the residents in Odumase and Teberebie communities in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality, in the Western Region of Ghana. Purposive and snowball sampling techniques were used to select 77 respondents for the study. Data collected was transcribed, coded into themes and categories, and manually analysed. The study found that the\u27mining communities were confronted with a number of environmental challenges, including pollution (air, water, soil, and noise), deforestation, abandoned mine pits and dumping of rock waste on fertile agricultural lands. Residents have become marginalized as a result of the difficulty to access potable drinking water, fertile agricultural lands and inability to come out of poverty since their livelihoods have become unsustainable. It is recommended that collaborative efforts should be adopted by various stakeholders to sustainably manage the exploitation of mineral resources. Central and local governments\u27 policies and regulations regarding natural resource use, and n particular mining need to be enforced with local residents in mind
Food as a conduit for poverty reduction in Cape Coast Metropolitan Area: Food as a conduit for poverty reduction in Cape Coast Metropolitan Area
No full textThe concept of the School Feeding Programme as instituted by the Government ofGhana was to provide caterers in deprived communities with money, who in turn will purchase locally grown foodstuff, prepare it and feed them to kindergarten and primary school children in the community. A major requirement was for the caterers to spend 80% of the monies given them in the communities that accommodated the schools. The primary goal was to reduce hunger and malnutrition in the children, increase school enrolment and increase food production in the communities. This paper investigates and discusses the extent to which these objectives are being carried out by the caterers employed to do so with respect to the use of locally produced food and labour and the reasons behind their choices. Using a qualitative approach, an in-depth interview was conducted for eight caterers out of the eleven engaged in the school feeding programme in the Cape Coast Metropolitan Area. The results from the study revealed that, even though all the caterers were aware of the 80% clause, a bulk of the purchases and labour was acquired outside the communities that housed the schools. Availability and affordability were some of the reasons given for this pattern