Assessing The Accessibility And Standard Of Sports Facilities In Kashmir Colleges: Obstacles And Prospects For Enhancement

Abstract

This study examines how sports facilities, gear, and fitness resources are distributed throughout institutions in Jammu & Kashmir, with an emphasis on how these factors affect students' participation in physical activity and general health. Significant differences in the infrastructure are found by the study, which examines the availability of different sports fields, equipment, gyms, swimming pools, and yoga facilities at eight prominent universities in the area. While SKUAST-K and the University of Kashmir (UOK) have extensive sports facilities, several other universities, such as SKUAST-J, CUJ, and CUK, exhibit significant deficiencies in vital resources. The results indicate that more funding for sports facilities is required to ensure that everyone has fair access to opportunities for physical activity and fitness. According to the study, university administrators and legislators should make focused efforts to close these inequalities, encourage an inclusive sports culture, and improve the health and wellbeing of students