FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ INVOLVEMENT IN LEARNING PHYSICAL EDUCATION, THE CASE OF JAJURA AND ABUNA SECONDAR SCHOOL IN SORO WOREDA, HADYA ZONE , SNNPR.

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors affecting students’ involvement in learning physical education, the case of Jajura and Abuna Secondary School. Samples were taken from grade 9-10 students, The total target population of the study would be 350 students, 88 students were selected by using systematic random sampling technique. To get supplementary information for the study area 4 subject teachers were selected purposefully. Were used both qualitative and quantitative approaches . Questionnaires and observation checklist were analyzed by using percentage and words. The major finding indicated that the methods of presenting the lesson are not attractive. which could capture students attention. The teaching learning process of physical education have been affected by lack of materials and large class size. Teachers in these schools do not use supportive teaching aids. They do not present attractive content. The students have low attitude towards learning physical education. The teachers also do not make them participate during physical education. There is also disciplinary problem which affect teaching learning process. In there schools most smaller students do not pay attention because of lack of awareness about physical education. These schools also affected by shortage of time allotted to physical education class per week. Therefore, based on the findings of the study, it is recommended to allow students involvement in learning physical education with the help of physical education teachers. It is also recommended that the school facilities and materials should be fulfilled to enhance students involvement in learning physical education