Abstract
M.Ed. (Curriculum Studies)
This study arises from the common perceptive of teachers and
coaches that the pupil who actively participates in sport
and other extramural activities, are the better academic
achievers as well.
Education is aimed at the total development of the child
(this includes the physical, intellectual, spiritual and
social aspects of his/her development.)
Besides the everyday personal questions and problems that
form part of a pupil's life, the pupil is also expected to
develop his/her physical capabilities, build up self-confidence
and in the process acquire dignity and a sense of
self. At the same time it is also expected that the pupil
achieve academically.
The study was carried out in two ways. Firstly, a literary
survey was undertaken, dealing with child development in a
sosiopedagogic perspective, with the accent falling on the
important role that sport plays in t~e child's quality of
life. Secondly, the literature survey serves as a foundation
for the empiric research that was done by means of a
questionnaire, to establish whether there is any connection
between activity/achievement in sport and other extramural
activities and the pupil's educational progress which is the
sole purpose of this study.