The preponderance of human interactions on the surface of the earth has led them to the creation of recreational activities termed “Sports” to help actualize their existence on earth. Since then, many has also gone ahead to diversify and think out many ways of engaging in sporting activities to earn more pleasure and for better relaxation. In this dispensation, sports has gained an upper hand in world affairs hence, has occupied a centre stage in world entertainment. Countries strive to equip their citizens with knowledge and facilities in a bid to achieve a favourable balance of sports-know-how with other countries.   Furthermore, the strength and weakness of a country could lie in its development in sports which has both Political and Economic merits. This has been a motivating factor for states to improve their sporting discipline both by personnel capacity building and infrastructural development which is called Sports development. In view of the research topic, which sees the effects of Coaches and athletes attitudes to sports development in Bayelsa state, it could be deduced that the personnel is a major actor in sports development. 

TABLE OF CONTENT  

Title Page  

Dedication  

Certification   

Acknowledgement  

Abstract  

List of Tables  

Table of Content  

Chapter One

1.1  Introduction …………………………………………………………… 1

1.2  Background to the study………………………………………………... 4

1.3 Statement of the problem…….……………………………………….. 5

1.4 Purpose and Objective of the study……………………………………. 5

1.5   Research Questions / Hypothesis……………………………………...6

1.6 Significance of Study …………………………………………………6

1.7 Definition of Terms………………………………………………….7

1.8 Limitation ………………………………………………………………8  

Chapter Two:  Literature Review

2.1 Introduction……………….…………………………………………… 10

2.2 The Concept of Sports ……………………..………………………. 12

2.3 What Is Sports Development …………………..………………….…. 13

2.4   Who Is a Coach ……………………..………………….……………. 14

2.5 Who Is an Athlete ………………….……………………………..… 18

2.6 History of Sports in Bayelsa State ………………….……………... 19

2.7 Sports Development in other Parts of the World ……………………. 20

2.8 Relationship between Athletes and Coaches………………………… 24

2.9 Appraisal of Literature ……………………………………………… 28  

Chapter Three: Research Method 

3.0 Introduction ………………………………………………………… 31

3.1 Research Design …………………………………………………….. 31

3.2 Population of Study ………………………………………………… 32

3.3 Sample Size………………………………………………………….. 32

3.4 Sampling Techniques ………………………………………………. 32

3.5 Administration of Instrumentation ………………………………… 32

3.7 Validity of Instrumentation ………………………………………….. 33

3.8 Method of Data Analysis ……………………………………………… 33  

Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Discussion of Findings

4.0 Introduction ………………………………………………………… 35

4.1 Research Question …….………. …………………………………… 35

4.2 Summary of Findings …………………………………………..…… 40

4.3 Discussion of Findings …………………………………..,.………… 41  

Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

5.0 Introduction…………………………………………………………. 44

5.1 Summary ……………………………………………………… …… 44

5.2 Recommendation …………………………………………………… 46

5.3 Conclusion …………………………………………………………. 47 References ………………………………………………………………… 49 Appendix ................................................................................................ 55