The Role of School Sports in Activating Community Participation

Abstract

Sport is a crucial activity in individuals' lives at all levels, seeking to achieve various goals, including the development of physical and motor skills. It is closely associated with health, psychological, social, and mental values that enable an individual to fulfill their duties towards their nation, community, and society. Recognizing its significance, this study aims to explore the impact of school sports in activating community participation as one of the values of citizenship. School sports are considered tools through which society can progress and elevate itself. The study focuses on enhancing the citizens' quality of life socially and economically by encouraging community members to contribute voluntarily to development efforts, whether through opinions, actions, financial support, or other means that lead to societal development and the achievement of its goals. This participation includes activities such as advocating for the right to organize peaceful campaigns, engaging in peaceful protests, exercising the right to strike, participating in elections, and joining social groups and voluntary organizations.