Influence of Co-Curricular Activities on Academic Adjustment of Secondary School Students in Nasarawa North Senatorial Zone: Implications for Value Re-Orientation

Key Points

• To explore the impact of co-curricular activities on the academic adjustment of secondary school students in Nasarawa North Senatorial Zone.
• Descriptive survey design employed.
• Sample of 200 students selected from a total of 11,355.
• Data collected using tools focused on co-curricular activities and academic performance.
• Two research questions and conjectures formulated and tested at 0.05 significance.
• Co-curricular activities positively influence academic adjustment.
• Significant differences observed in adaptability related to participation in sports and cultural activities.
• Findings suggest the need for value reorientation in educational practices.

Abstract