Sports Infrastructure's Effects On Student Participation And Physical Health: A Case Study Of Kashmiri Colleges

Abstract

This study focuses on colleges in Kashmir and examines how sports facilities affect students' physical health and participation. A structured questionnaire was used to gather information from 250 students in four main areas: students' perceptions of the advantages of participating in sports, physical health indicators, involvement in sports, and the availability of sports infrastructure. According to the findings, there is a notable lack of suitable sports facilities, with 60% of colleges experiencing inadequate infrastructure. Nevertheless, 70% of students kept their body mass index (BMI) within a healthy range, and 62.4% of students participated in sports on a regular basis. Students believed that playing sports had the greatest positive impact on their physical and mental health. The results highlight the need of enhancing sports facilities to encourage more involvement, which may improve physical and mental health outcomes and advance the general development of students. According to the survey, lawmakers and educational officials should work together to give building sports facilities in universities first priority.