The study investigated the influence of cocurricular activities on academic performance in
public secondary schools in Uasin Gishu County.
The target population comprised of students and
teachers of public secondary schools. Sample
representative was...
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The study investigated the influence of cocurricular activities on academic performance in
public secondary schools in Uasin Gishu County.
The target population comprised of students and
teachers of public secondary schools. Sample
representative was selected through purposive
sampling Thereafter, simple random sampling
was used to select 270 individual respondent form
a total population of 11,360. Data was collected
through questionnaires and interview schedules and analysis was carried out using frequencies, correlation
coefficient and regression coefficient. Validity was conducted and reliability of the questionnaire was computed
based on Cronbach’s alpha coefficient which came to 0.78. The influence of co-curricular activities on academic
performance was positive and could be attributed to its ability to stimulate physical and mental health, social
wellbeing and cognitive growth.
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