THE ROLE OF PRINT MEDIA COMMUNICATION IN SPORTS DEVELOPMENT. (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE
- INTRODUCTION
- Statement of Problem
- Purpose of Study
- Definition of Terms
- Limitation of study
CHAPTER TWO
- Literature Review
- Hypothesis
` CHAPTER THREE
- Methodology
- Instrument Used
CHAPTER FOUR
- Results and Analysis
CHAPTER FIVE
- Conclusion
- Recommendation
- Bibliography
- Appendix 1 – Sample of the Questionnaire
CHAPTER ONE
- INTRODUCTION
The fact that communication regard at area of print media is an indispensable factor in all aspects of human relation, is now too obvious to require any emphasis. As it was, the world revolves around the forum of communication networks.
In the communication network, the print media serve as the bedrock, supplying all the necessary ingredients for the smooth and uninterrupted flow of information. Indeed, the role of print media in the communication process is very vital in the development strategies of any nation.
Generally, the print media of mass communication, viz. Newspapers, magazines. Handbills etc are very important modern social processes. They bring public issues to the fore before wider readers other than can be reached by public meetings or inter-personal communication. For instance, the print media play an active part in broadening our enjoyment of life, furthering our knowledge
of things in our immediate as well as distant environment and getting information to us which stimulates individual and group action. Through these varies thrust, the process of social change is given more impetus by the print media.
The aim of this research is to find out “the role of print media in sport development” print media as a veritable source of information, entertainment and education is like the weather. And like the weather, it is always with is and providing us with constant material for conversation and adverse comments.
The history of communication regards to print media is itself originated during the mediaeval period, it is full of flash points and wonder points signifying vital landmarks in the domain of human relation. It is a notation of milestones and critical discoveries which has continues to power the engine of development to greater pedestal across time.
The history of modern sport however, can be originally traced to the ancient Greece about (778BC). At first when the City State sent only their aristocrats to the game, the sport were then conducted in a spirit of amateurism. The aristocratates possessed the money and leisure time to practice for the strenuous events. Popular sports in ancient time include foot racing, wrestling, boxing, archery, discus and javelin throwing. But as the advent of print media began to pervade the games, the city-states took to subsidize their best sportment.
