Repository logo
  • English
  • Català
  • Čeština
  • Deutsch
  • Español
  • Français
  • Gàidhlig
  • Italiano
  • Latviešu
  • Magyar
  • Nederlands
  • Polski
  • Português
  • Português do Brasil
  • Srpski (lat)
  • Suomi
  • Svenska
  • Türkçe
  • Tiếng Việt
  • Log In
    New user? Click here to register. Have you forgotten your password?
Repository logo
    Communities & Collections
    All of DSpace
  • English
  • Català
  • Čeština
  • Deutsch
  • Español
  • Français
  • Gàidhlig
  • Italiano
  • Latviešu
  • Magyar
  • Nederlands
  • Polski
  • Português
  • Português do Brasil
  • Srpski (lat)
  • Suomi
  • Svenska
  • Türkçe
  • Tiếng Việt
  • Log In
    New user? Click here to register. Have you forgotten your password?
  1. Home
  2. Browse by Author

Browsing by Author "Sangawe, Evance Simon"

Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
Results Per Page
Sort Options
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Sport talent identification and development in primary schools in Tanzania
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2014) Sangawe, Evance Simon
    This study investigated Sport Talent Identification and Development in Primary Schools in Tanzania. The study focused on investigation the factors for students’ participation in sports at school. Also it examined the role of sport teachers and parents in students’ participation in sports. Furthermore, the study examined how sport talents are identified and developed. Lastly it examined the challenges of sport talent identification and development. Data were gathered from four public primary schools in Musoma Municipal in which 4 head teachers, 8 sport teachers, 16 students and 16 parents were involved. This study has qualitative data and has employed exploratory research design. Observation guide, Interview guide and Documentary review were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using content analysis through coding and category guidelines. The first objective indicated that availability of professional sport teachers, regular school sport competitions, fan and enjoyment, health reasons were some of the factors which motivated students to participate in sports. The second objective revealed that sport teachers and parents are very influential in facilitating students’ participation in sports and they were the immediate role models in sports. The third objective indicated that, primary school teachers were using local methods in sport talent identification focusing on height and weight, muscle structure, family background, morphology among the criteria indicating that, they lacked adequate knowledge and sufficient training. The fourth objective revealed that lack of professional sport teachers, acute shortage of fund, shortage and invasion sport facilitates are among the challenges of sport talent identification. From the findings it was concluded that primary schools are the potential area for identification of sport talents. Students are active in sport and ambitious to play and develop their talents in sports. In addition it was found that identification of spots talents in primary school exist and is done as well. However, sport teachers were using local methods in identification of talents which were less effective indicating that they lacked sufficient knowledge and adequate training on sport talent identification. Furthermore, lack of professional sport teachers, lack of facilities and lack adequate time in the school time table led to low participation. In the light of these findings it is recommended that responsible authority in education to ensure that teacher’s colleges produce professional sport teachers and to ensure there is budget for sport in primary schools. Responsible authorities to ensure security of the school sport facilities which currently have been invaded and misused. For the schools which do not have facilities plans to be set forth to ensure that they are available. Besides, review of the primary school PDS curriculum to be made to include in a topic on sport talent identification and development.

About Library

The University of Dar es Salaam Library is a vital source of scholarly information that facilitates users to get access to learning and research resources during their studies. It provides access to a wide range of resources in both print and digital formats and conducive reading environment for users, regardless of their physical conditions. All registered users are eligible to access library resources and can borrow print materials from general shelves for a specific period of time.

Useful Links

Koha Staff Login

University Research Repository

WebMail

Aris

Book Study Room

Mara Oral History

Hansard

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

YouTube

WhatsApp

Ask Librarian

Contact Us

Postal Address
P.O.Box 35092
Dar es Salaam

Call Us: +255 22 2410500/9 Ext. 2165 ; Direct line +255 22 2410241

Fax No:: +255 22 2410241

Email:: directorlibrary@udsm.ac.tz

2025 University of Dar es Salaam - University Of Dar Es Salaam Library
Term of use / Privacy Policy