Sports Stressors Linked to Academic Performance of Student-Athletes in Colleges of Education in Ghana
JULIUS JERRY AGORTEY
, DOMINIC MENSAH GARIBAH , SAMUEL KOFI DONKOR , SOLOMON ESSEL SAM , GODSWAY MAURICE AKABUA
Academic Performance, Sports Stressors, GPA
Abstract
The study aimed to investigate the relationship between sports stressors and academic performance among student-athletes in Colleges of Education in Ghana. Sports stressors such as training demands, competition pressure, coaches pressure injury and illness, camping, long journey travelling, were examined in relation to academic performance. Data was collected from 768 student athletes, using questionnaire and end of semester academic records. Results indicated that sports stressors had a significant negative impact on academic performance, with higher levels of stressors associated with lower academic performance. These findings suggest the importance of providing support and resources to help student-athletes manage their sports stressors in order to improve their academic success. Further study is needed to explore specific interventions that may help student-athletes balance their sports and academic responsibilities
1.1 Introduction
Student-athletes in Colleges of Education in Ghana are faced with unique challenges that can impact their academic performance. One significant stressor that they often encounter is related to their involvement in sports, which can result in additional pressure and demand on their time and energy. According to a study by Ofori-Dua et al. (2019), sports stressors such as training demands, competition pressure, coaches pressure injury and illness, camping, long journey travelling, can lead to increased stress among student-athletes, which in turn can have a negative impact on their academic performance.
"Sports Stressors Linked to Academic Performance of Student-Athletes in Colleges of Education in Ghana", JNRID - JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT (www.JNRID.org), ISSN:2984-8687, Vol.3, Issue 10, page no.a180-a187, October-2025, Available :https://tijer.org/JNRID/papers/JNRID2510021.pdf
Volume 3
Issue 10,
October-2025
Pages : a180-a187
Paper Reg. ID: JNRID_701745
Published Paper Id: JNRID2510021
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Research Area: Science All
Country: HOHOE, VOLTA REGION, Ghana
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