A Conceptual Analysis of School Sports Development in Nigeria

This research was undertaken to examine school sports development in Nigeria. Specifically, education and sports policies as it relates to school sports policies and implementations of these policies in Primary and Secondary schools. The paper noted that the concept of school sports as currently being used and practiced is schools is at variance with what organised and administered school sports should be. To achieve this status, qualified personnel, standardised sports facilities and equipment were recommended as necessary inputs.