Abstract

This study investigates the impact of sports on student life across various universities and departments in Peshawar, such as the University of Peshawar, focusing on dimensions like health, mental well-being, confidence, and overall personal development. The research explores the role of sports in enhancing students' experiences and academic achievements, highlighting the potential benefits of sports participation. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather data from a sample of students across different universities and departments in Peshawar. The survey questionnaire was designed to assess students' perceptions of the impact of sports on their lives, covering factors such as physical fitness, mental health, confidence, and the overall importance of sports activities. Descriptive statistics, including frequency distributions and histograms, were used to analyze the data, along with inferential methods such as ANOVA, independent sample t-tests, and one-sample t-tests. The qualitative interviews further provided insights into students' personal experiences, motivations, and challenges related to sports participation. The findings highlight the importance of sports in promoting holistic development among students in Peshawar’s universities. The research emphasizes a positive relationship between sports participation and student well-being, suggesting that engagement in sports activities contributes to physical fitness, mental health, and self confidence.