The Impact of a Sport Activity on Students' Mental Well-Being and Academic Performance: A Case Study of the Suko's Day X KAMSIS 3.0 program

This study uses SuKo's Day X KAMSIS 3.0 at Politeknik Tawau Sabah as a case study to investigate how sports activities affect students' mental health and academic performance. Sports have become more widely seen as a beneficial intervention in the face of increased concerns about student mental health and academic stress. A structured questionnaire was given to students at the Department of Tourism and Hospitality as part of the research's quantitative methodology. The survey focused on three primary topics, like demographic data, the impact of athletics on mental health, and the relationship between athletics and academic achievement. Descriptive statistics, such as frequencies and trends, were used to analyse the data. According to the findings, most students felt that playing sports may help them manage their anxiety, feel less stressed, become more confident, and generally have better mental health. Additionally, students believed that playing sports improved their concentration, energy, discipline, and performance in education. These results are consistent with other research showing the positive effects of regular exercise on the mind and body. The study concludes by showing that involvement in sports has a positive impact on academic performance and mental health. Therefore, it is advised that educational institutions embrace planned sports programmes as a method to boost students' academic achievement and overall development.