Reasons for the unwillingness of Preparatory school female students to participate in sports activities in schools of the center of Babylon province

اسباب عزوف طالبات المرحلة الاعدادية عن المشاركة في الانشطة الرياضية في مدارس مركز محافظة بابل

Abstract

The student activity is one of the most important educational means that contribute to the education of the generations in all stages of education such as integrated balanced education, thought, body and mind to be a strong building block in achieving progress and renaissance of society. School is one of the important educational institutions that contribute to the preparation of the individual integrated personality and one’s community, which adheres to religion, customs and traditions, through the curriculum provided by the constructive information as well as activities that contribute to the development of talents and abilities and their refinement. Sport plays an important role in the lives of individuals, helping them to adopt a healthy lifestyle through exercising regularly. sport has been shown to help improve the health of the individual by reducing the chances of many diseases, obesity and aging, and it also gives the body flexibility and good strength. Moreover, it increases the ability of the body to perform the work daily without feeling tired and stressed. As for the psychological sense, sports makes the individual feel comfortable and not stressed mentally, and it activates memory. The research aims to identify the reasons for the unwillingness of students in preparatory school in Babylon province to participate in sports activities.