Abstract
Extracurricular services are regarded as essential services in school system. Studies suggest that access to the services lead to students’ academic success. Literature shows that the use of qualitative approach to investigate extracurricular services is limited. In view of the foregoing, this study examined the perceived influence of extracurricular services on students’ academic achievement in secondary schools. Twenty (20) principals were selected from the three senatorial districts of Kwara State using stratified, purposive and convenience sampling techniques. Instruments used include interview and observation methods to collect relevant data from the participants. Specifically, observation method was used to complement findings from interview. Our findings reveal that extracurricular services influenced students’ academic achievement. Also, our findings revealed that inadequate availability of extracurricular facilities and personnel are the factors militating against effective provision of extracurricular services. The study recommends that adequate extracurricular facilities (football pitch, volleyball court, hall for social activities, etc.) should be available in schools. Lastly, adequate extracurricular services personnel should be deployed to schools to ensure active participation of students in various activities.
Highlights
Extracurricular services are the services provided in school which students participate apart from the necessity of gaining a certificate
In view of the foregoing, this study examined the perceived influence of extracurricular services on students’ academic achievement in secondary schools
Our findings revealed that inadequate availability of extracurricular facilities and personnel are the factors militating against effective provision of extracurricular services
Summary
Extracurricular services are the services provided in school which students participate apart from the necessity of gaining a certificate. These extracurricular services (i.e. sports and social activities) provide additional advantages for students to manage stress and to grow the level of their skills, experiences, and functionality (Adeyemo, 2010; Ensturk, Demir, Yilmaz & Ilhan, 2016). Extracurricular activities experience has become an important component of students’ school life as many students today engage in various activities that they cherish. In which students engage, both inside and outside the school environ-ment, are among the numerous situations or agents that can have an influence on these con-cepts. C., Nowlan, G., Vajcner, M., Cushon, K., & Cripps, D. (2012). @
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