Major Factor that Affect Handball Project Participation and Development With Specific Priference Nifas Silk Lafto Subcity
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2014-08
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Addis Abeba university
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess major factors that affect handball project development in
Nifas Silk Lafto sub city. To undertake this study the researcher took a sample of 70 which is
100% of the three project trainees, coach and project coordinator in Nifass silk Lafto Sub city
handball projects. Moreover, to collect data the researcher applied three data collection
instruments which are questionnaire, interview and observation. Both qualitative and quantitative
research method and non- probable sampling of research method is applied. The finding of this
study indicates factors that affect handball development are as follows: lack of handball game
awareness in the community, lack of media coverage, dominance of other ball games,
insufficient number of annual competition, absence of professional coach, low motivation,
inconsistent training, inadequate facilities and equipment, weak supervision, absence of role
model, and lack of support from responsible bodies are some of the major findings. The
researchers recommended the following solution to create community awareness regarding the
benefits and the character of handball project. The media should give attention for creation of
awareness in the community, should give regular supervision and support of the project the sport
management or project coordinators should work hard with coaches and trainees for the
consistency of training and to get competitive players variety competition should be prepared to
participate handball projects, and it need scientific method of selection trainees and use training
principle. Also they should have connection with handball federation and nongovernmental
organization to get coaches updating course and to overcome problems of facility and equipment.
In case of this condition are improved the participation and development of handball project will
be true.
Key words: -Handball, Project, Trainees, coordinator, Development
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Handball; Project; Trainees; coordinator; Development