Abstract
Sports teachers and officials in the developed world are bedevilled by certain factors which act as clogs in the wheel of maximum utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) for teaching and officiating sports. In light of this, this study investigates hindrances to using ICT for teaching and officiating sports in Nigeria. The research was conducted using a descriptive survey approach. The research focused on four thousand (4,000) teachers and sports administrators in Nigeria, with eight hundred (800) respondents being sampled. Purposive sampling methodology was used to select seven (7) states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, making eight (8) states that were selected for the study. One hundred teachers and sports officials from each state were chosen using a random sample technique with no replacement balloting. As a result, the survey only included 726 individuals who completed the questionnaire correctly. Data were analyzed using mean, Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC) and Regression analysis. It was found that there were significant hindrances facing utilization of ICT by teachers and sports officials in Nigeria, erratic power supply/lack of a standby generator, lack of technical support from international federations, thus impeding the adequate performance of teachers and sports officials in Nigeria. Based on the conclusions, it was recommended that power should be provided for officials and teachers to utilize ICT facilities for officiating and teaching sports in Nigeria, thereby leading to enjoyable teaching and sports participation on the parts of athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, teachers and spectators.
Presenters
Collins AribamikanLecturer, Human Kinetics and Health Education, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ekiti, Nigeria
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2024 Special Focus—Teaching & Learning Physical Education
KEYWORDS
Hindrances, ICT, Sports Officials, Utilization
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