Perceived Factors on Performance of Teams Among Female Colleges of Education in Ashanti Region, of Ghana, During Ashba Games

Abstract

It is important for one to note that sport is used to work towards numerous developmental goals, especially public health and wellbeing, enhancing leisure activities and education, that promotes stability, socialization, tolerance, community building, and employment opportunities. This made me to investigate perceived factors on performance of teams among female colleges of education in Ashanti region, of Ghana, during ASHBA Games. The study was rooted in the quantitative method using the descriptive survey design. For the sample, 312 respondents were selected from female Colleges of Education teams in Ashanti-Brong Ahafo (ASHBA). This study revealed that lack of Sports Skill Foundation negatively influences the performance of Female Colleges of Education teams in ASHBA Games. Again, it was found that the unavailability of facilities has a great influence on the performance of Female Colleges of Education teams in ASHBA Games. It was again found that the availability of equipment influences the performance of Female Colleges of Education teams in ASHBA Games. Attitude of students was found to have influenced the performance of Female Colleges of Education teams in ASHBA Games. Motivation of the students was found to influence the performance of female Colleges of Education teams in ASHBA Games. Finally, it was found that institutional policy on admission of students with sports background could determine the performance. It was recommended that Colleges of Education in Ashanti and Brong Ahafo (ASHBA) and other stakeholders should provide motivational packages for females who outshine in the sports.