FACTORS AFFECTING JAVELIN AND DISCUS THROWING EVENTS IN WEST SHOA ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE; THE CASE OF AMBO TOWN ATHLETICS SPORT CLUB, ETHIOPIA

Abstract

This study was conducted with the objectives of investigating the factors affecting javelin and discus throwing events in west shoa zone, Oromia regional state; the case of Ambo town athletics sport club. The total population of 86 participants. Among these,75 (100%) were Athletes, coaches 6(73.7%)and 5(26.3%) sport administration staff from the three athletes clubs U,15-18 U,19-22 U, 23-25 Athletics club were included in the questionnaire from these 3 coaches were participated in interview. Three basic research questions were raised to achieve the objectives of the study. To answer those basic research questions, descriptive survey research design and primary source of data was employed. To achieve the objectives of the study 86 athletes 6 coaches’ 5 sport administration office. In depth questionnaire for athletes and coaches, interviews for sport administration office. Data obtained were analyzed through both quantitatively using frequency and percentage, and qualitatively in simple sentence. Among the factors identified: lack of support and motivations from athletes, experts coaches in low, a gap of knowledge or skills, lack of attention to give priority for physical activity to made the best of their leisure time, absence of appropriate instrument and facilities in the club as well as in the town were affect the awareness and attitudes, and hinder participation of physical fitness. Finally the specific recommendations were forwarded to athletes, coaches, all respondents, sport administration and any concerned bodies.