MAJOR FACTORS AFFECTING PARTICIPATION OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN LEARNING VOLLEYBALL IN CASE OF ARBEGNOCH SCHOOL, ARADA SUB- CITY, ADDIS ABABA.

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the major factors affecting the participation of female students in learning volleyball in case of Arbegnoch School, Arada sub- city, Addis Ababa city. Samples were taken from Arbegnoch school female students, from the total of 362 female students, 190 female students were selected by using Slovin’s formula. To get supplementary information for the study area three/3/ subject teachers, and 2 school principals selected purposefully. The study was carried out with descriptive sampling method and both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used. Questionnaire, interview and observation check list was analyzed by using percentages, frequency and word. The major finding indicated that lack of adequate materials and facilities also affected the female students of participation. Physical education teachers’ interactions with their students were not in the admiring level. Lack of interest and motivation had also seen as problems during the lessons. It was concluded that the participation of female students with volleyball lesson as subject matter were highly affected by the school with shortages of equipments and facilities, attitudes of female students and teachers. Therefore, based on the finding of the study, it is recommended to allow females students to participate in volleyball activities with the help of physical education teachers. It is recommended also that school facilities and materials should be fulfilled to enhance females’ participation with volleyball in addition to help the community.