Students’ Perception about Sports and Education

A Case of University-Going Students in Pakistan

Authors

  • Shakeela Khurram Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Hamdard University - Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48112/bms.v1i1.469

Abstract

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This study explored why Pakistan lags behind in its educational system and sports. The target population was Pakistani private University students. It was descriptive research. Moreover, the effectiveness and obstacles were identified in the pursuit of education and sports. The quantitative approach was utilized. Data was collected through questionnaires and 3 randomly selected private university students from Karachi (Sindh, Pakistan). In addition, several constraints that they encounter in their persuading of education and sports, relating to time, finance, and workload have been discussed. The main aim of this paper was to discuss the possibilities, and analysis of the current situation of Pakistan's sports and Education sector, and as an educational advocate; the Study discussed the future possibilities of the opportunities related to education and sports in Pakistan as a Muslim country. 

Keywords:

Career growth, Mental growth, Outdated curriculum, Physical education, Sports

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Published

2024-03-31

How to Cite

Khurram, S. (2024). Students’ Perception about Sports and Education: A Case of University-Going Students in Pakistan. Bulletin of Multidisciplinary Studies, 1(1), 25–33. https://doi.org/10.48112/bms.v1i1.469

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