RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

This article examined the participation of secondary schools examination candidates in extra-curricular activities in Mbeya City Council. The study employed a qualitative approach that involved twenty (20) respondents who were selected based on inclusive criteria through convenience and purposive sampling techniques. Both primary and secondary data were considered. The primary data were obtained through interviews while secondary data were obtained through documentary reviews. The secondary data supplemented the primary data. The findings from the study revealed that extra-curricular activities played a great role as they served the same purpose as classroom activities in the learning process. However, examination candidates were not much considered in taking party in extracurricular activities. This affected the knowledge they obtained throughout school life. Based on the findings, it is recommended that there is a need to involve examination candidates in extra-curricular activities so as to enrich their knowledge in their life.

Examination Candidates, Skills, Extracurricular, Practice