THE IMPACT OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ON STUDENTS’ LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND DECISION MAKING IN PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN KARACHI DISTRICT EAST

Abstract

This paper aims to study the effect of co-curricular sports on students' selection-making and leadership competencies in essential faculties in Karachi. Co-curricular activities play a massive function within the holistic improvement of school students, beyond their academic curriculum. By participating in activities such as sports activities, arts, clubs, and network carrier, students can decorate their decision-making capabilities and expand their leadership abilities.The researcher used survey design and the population was heterogeneous and consisted of elementary students of elementary private schools established in Karachi East. An overall of 60 samples have been selected by using simple random sampling, which consisted of 30 male and 30 female students. The research instrument had been advanced and administered to acquire the information, demographic facts and questionnaire for school students. Data collected was analyzed through inferential data by using Excel Sheet Formula. There were 2 hypotheses designed and examined through Independent T-test, correlation and Linear Regression. The findings of the research indicated that there is a significance difference between co-curricular activities and leadership skills and decision making amongst the students’ academic achievement. In the light of the findings, it was concluded that this research will offer precious insights into the benefits of co-curricular activities and their contribution to the growth of the students. Therefore, it is endorsed to create as many possibilities for the students so that the unfold of co-curricular sports can take area in advance from the primary level in order that as they expand the leadership abilities and proper decision making developments can become the ambassadors in their schools, society and community. 

Keywords: Impact, Co-curricular Activities, Leadership Skills, Decision making, Private Elementary Schools in Karachi