Goldball and Subjective Wellbeing of Athletes with Impairments in the Center Region of Cameroon
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https://doi.org/10.47672/ajrs.2664Keywords:
Team Sports, Impairment, Goalball, Subjective wellbeing, Cameroon, SportsAbstract
Purpose: The publication particularly addresses one main objective relating to the influence of the practice of goalball on the subjective well-being of athletes of the center Region of Cameroon.
Materials and Methods: The explanatory sequential mixed methods research design was used to collect data from a workable sample population of 44 persons (42 visually impaired and 02 coaches) selected for the study from the 05 clubs in the Center Reion of Cameroon. Descriptive statistics - simple frequencies and percentages were applied in the data analysis to answer research questions, while inferential statistics - Chi square test of independence was used to test the lone research hypothesis. Descriptive content analysis was also be used to analyze views expressed during interviews. Findings: From the study, the overall regression model analysis of the independent variable, goal ball has significantly predicted subjective wellbeing of players, F (32.167), p < .05. It was also noted that the unstandardized coefficients, when players are involved in goal ball game, the level of their subjective wellbeing is 13.485 and when the level of participation in goal ball increases by one unit their level of subjective wellbeing will also increase by 0.292. The increase is at 0.05 level of significance indicated by a p-value of 0.000. So, participation in goal ball have a statistically significant effect on the subjective wellbeing of the players.
Implications to Theory, Practice, and Policy: Some recommendations of the study focused on the need for the Government and some stakeholders to invest in accessible sports facilities and infrastructure that cater to the needs of athletes with impairments, including goal ball courts and training grounds as well as develop and implement inclusive sports programs that integrate athletes with impairments into mainstream sports activities and competitions. Certify coaches and trainers specialized in working with athletes with impairments should be trained to handle these athletes, ensuring they receive quality guidance and support to better handle goalball in Cameroon.
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