Effects of Adversities in the Well-Being of University Players in Wuhan, China

This study determined the effects of the recent adversities in the physical, mental, social and academic well- being among 100 university basketball players affecting their sports performance in selected government universities in Wuhan Province. Using a descriptive-comparative research design, the study employed student basketball players from Wuhan, China. Results show that based on demographic profile, majority of the student respondents are male, more than 20 years old, and from University A. The overall mean of 2.82 shows that the respondents are positively affected on their physical well-being which can potentially have positive effects on the student’s performance in the schools. Age factor does affect the assessment of the respondents on their physical well-being, mental well-being and social well-being, while sex and their type of university did not. However, the type of university of the students affects their assessment on academic well-being. This goes to show that adversities can influence the performance of university players both academically and athletically. While some individuals may thrive under pressure, others may experience a decline in performance.