Sports and Their Role in lnvesting Leisure Time Among Secondary School Students in Gharyan

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Here is the English translation of the text in the imaga:

The study aimed to identify the level of practicing sports during leisure time and to

 the expected benefits and the obstacles that limit participation. In addition, it sought to clarify the relationship between sports and health, and to verify the existence of statistically significant differences according to the gender variable.

The study adopted the descriptive analytical approach. The research population consisted of secondary school students totaling (500) male and female students, including 350 males and 150 females, for the academic year 2025–2026. The research sample was randomly selected and consisted of (50) male and female students from the research population.

To collect data, the researcher prepared a questionnaire form and administered it to achieve the objectives of the study. Appropriate statistical methods were used to process and analyze the data.

Based on the results, it was found that the level of practicing sports during leisure time was high. The results also showed a high level of awareness among the sample members regarding the health and psychological benefits associated with practicing sports. Furthermore, the findings confirmed the existence of a positive relationship between practicing sports and health. No significant differences were found between males and females across all dimensions, indicating a convergence in attitudes between both genders toward physical activity