| The present study has been undertaken to know the impact of sports participation on academic achievment and socio-psycholo- gical development of bundelkhend region schools. The subjects for this study were exclusively school children studying in VIII to XI of U.P. Board Schools & Public Schools of Bundelkhand region. Further the subjects were selected randomly from U.P. Board Schools & Public Schools of Bundelkhand region. On the basis of the findings, it was concluded that participation in sports can help student build discipline, set goals, organize time, and develop self confidence. Sports participation has an impact on academic achievements and socio-psychological developments. It extends the learning of social competence by teaching children to cooperate with their team members as well as with opponents. |