INFLUENCE PERSONAL FACTORS HUMAN KINETICS AND SPORTS SCIENCE STUDENTS IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN.

This study assessed the personal/emotional factors influencing Human Kinetics and sports science students participation in recreational activities in the University of Benin. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. The descriptive survey research method was adopted in carrying out this study. The population of this study consists of three hundred and six (306) students. The data was collected using the purposive simple random technique and a sample size of one hundred and fifty four (154) respondents was used for the study. The research instrument used for the study was a self-constructed questionnaire. The validity of the instrument was subjected to scrutiny and the test-retest reliability technique was used to ascertain its reliability. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that Personal and emotional factors influence students participation in recreational activities which include stress, anxiety, motivation, aggression, body image, personality, self-esteem, and self-confidence . In conclusion, students agreed that Personal and emotional factors can influence one's participation in recreational activities. It is recommended that these personal and emotional factors be taken into cognizance during daily activities as they determine students participation in recreation .