FACTORS THAT AFFECT PEOPLE'S PARTICIPATION IN TABLE TENNIS

Abstract

The term "core co-curricular" refers to extracurricular activities or electives that students may enroll in as extra classes for their academic work. Currently, there is no study on the factors that influence student involvement in extracurricular activities, especially table tennis at the higher education level. Student participation in extracurricular activities is influenced by various factors. therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify the factors that influence the involvement of Chinese students in a university in table tennis activities as their co-curriculum. 101 respondents from Chinese universities were randomly selected. Data was collected using a questionnaire that was part of a research tool that underwent reliability testing and expert validation procedures. The overall findings of the study show that several factors, such as practicality, interest, and academic concern, have a significant impact on student involvement in table tennis extracurricular activities. Through regression analysis, the cause is identified. Teachers have a big impact on how often students play table tennis outside of school. Because of this, academic staff should use more effort and influence to ensure that students are actively involved in the university's co-curricular table tennis curriculum.