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Evaluation of a model for sports participation among male undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia

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Sameer Mohammed Sayyd, M.A. a,b , Zainal Abidin bin Zainuddin, P.h.D.

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Objectives: Sports participation of young and adult, is one of the necessary measures to achieve a healthy, longer and quality life span of people all over the world including Saudi Arabia. The aim of this study is to evaluate a model of sports participation among male undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia. Methods: The descriptive method was used in this study.About (258) respondents were randomly selected from academic staff in different universities in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was designed in such a way that it comprised of seven questions which was designed in Google form. The main method of distribution was via WhatsApp and email. Results: The positive impact of seven factors are clearly shown in the results which includes facilities, tools, financial, human resources, policies, programs and culture of the society. It showsthat the results meet the participations needs in Saudi Arabia. it also shows the positive impact of applying the final model in Saudi universities to enhance the sport participations. Conclusion: This would highlight the significant implications of applying these factors for the university's top management who are planning to improve students' participation level in sports activities inside the university campus.

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