CHALLENGES IN TEACHING HANDBALL PRACTICAL CLASS IN SOME SELECTED PREPARATORYSCHOOLS IN BALEZONE OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA.

Abstract

This study was conducted with the objectives of Challenges in teaching handball Practical Class in some selected preparatory Schools in Bale zone Oromia regional state. Four basic questions were raised to achieve the objectives of the study. To answer those basic research questions, descriptive survey research method and both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used to analyze the information that was collected using different instruments from different sources. The quantitative data obtained from questionnaires were analyzed and interpreted by using percentage and frequency. On the other hand, the qualitative data obtained from interview and observation was interpreted by words. The study was conducted on three governmental preparatory schools. To achieve the objectives of the study 6 school Principals and 6 PE teachers were selected based on their availability. And also 337 students wereselected through simple random sampling technique from the total number of 2200 students. The study found are lack of material and facilities, lack of qualified handball coach, lack or absence of playground, lack of attention, very low level of communication among PE, lack of competition in the school, large class size and for further improvement of teaching effectiveness those challenges must be avoid and suggested as potential solutions to the proper teaching of school handball. Therefore, based on the findings of the study, it is recommended to allow students to participate in handball activity with the help of PE teachers and administration of the school should work hand to hand in order to solve the problems and It is also recommended that the school facilities and materials should be fulfilled to enhance participation with handball.