Sport promotion agencies and bodies in nigeria

Apart from the life-enriching and fulfilling role of sports;

1. It is also part of man’s common culture in that it responds to an inherent human physical and mental desire, as well as being a way of responding to the inherent desire in human to move their bodies.
2. It fosters stamina and physical strength.
3. Relieves mental stress.
4. Helps to prevent the habitual lifestyle diseases.
5. It enhances the nation’s interest in sport.
6. Makes a deep emotional impression.
7. It fosters sense of personal responsibility.
8. And self-control and a spirit of fair-play.
9. Sport also fosters in the young communication ability.
10. It brings about sound education for children and youths.
11. Promotion of a new sense of cohesion in our regional communities.
12. It creates employment opportunities.
13. It contributes to the economic development of our country.
14. It is one element of the world’s cultural heritage.
15. It is a contributory element in fostering international friendship.

Sport Promotion Agencies and Bodies in Nigeria

The following are sport promotion agencies and bodies in Nigeria

1. Nigeria Sports Association
2. Nigeria Association of Physical Health Education and Recreation, Sport and Dance (NAPHER SD)
3. Nigeria Institute of Sports
4. Agencies and Organizations Promoting Health Education in Nigeria
5. Ministry of Health
6. Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agencies (NDLEA)
7. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
8. National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
9. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
10. United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
11. World Health Organization (WHO)
12. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
13. The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Agencies/Organizations Promoting Health Education in Nigeria

The following are agencies/organizations promoting health education in Nigeria:

1. Ministry of Health
2. Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agencies (NDLEA)
3. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
4. National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
5. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
6. United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
7. World Health Organization (WHO)
8. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
9. The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Career Opportunities in Physical and Health Education

The following are career opportunities in physical and health education:

1. Coaching
2. Training
3. Sport journalism
4. Teaching
5. Editing/publishing

EVALUATION

1. Mention three sport agencies you know.
2. What are the need for promotion of sport in Nigeria?