EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES UTILISATION, THE INFLUENCE OF SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ON BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY, ILORIN, KWARA STATE

Abstract

Educational facilities are indispensable resources in effective student learning. Inefficient use of these resources can lead to decreased motivation and lower academic performance. This study investigated the relationship between the utilisation of educational facilities and Business Education students' academic performance at Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin. A correlational descriptive survey research design was employed, involving a total population of 126 students, which was considered manageable for the study. Data were collected through a standardised 14-item questionnaire completed by respondents. The instrument was validated by three experts from the Department of Business and Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty of Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin. To ensure reliability, the study used Cronbach’s Alpha, yielding a reliability coefficient of 0.78. Data analysis used mean ratings to address the research questions and standard deviations to assess response variability. The null hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC) at a 0.05 significance level. Findings revealed a strong correlation between the utilisation of educational facilities (sport and recreation facilities) and business education students’ academic performance. Based on the findings, it was recommended that school administrators promptly upgrade classroom facilities to meet modern educational requirements and enhance students' academic success.