Abstract:
The major purpose of this research was to assess the factors that affect the teaching learning
process in physical education class in Arsi Negele secondary, and Killtrea secondary schools.
The total population of the study were 2800 (100%) and 80 students from Arsi Negele secondary
school from these 43 male and 37 female and 60 students from Killtrea secondary school from
these 40 male and 20 female, and also 9 school workers from both school were taken for sample
population. Generally from the above listed total population 149(5.32%) sample were taken, out
of which 140 (5%) students,5 school administrators(Directors) and 4 physical education
teachers were selected for the study, and systematic random sampling (N=n h/n) techniques
were used in the study. Data collected from the participant were analyzed using tables and
interpreted by means of both qualitative and quantitative analysis method. Some of the major
findings include the majority of students(61.42%) in the sample schools have less interest to
participate physical education class, environmental and geographical(68%),Biological(82%),
Economical(82%)l, physical and physiological factors(72%) are major factors that hinder the
participation of students during physical education class. Hence, it is recommended that
depending on the result of findings, concerned bodies such as parents, physical education
teachers, school Directors, Zone and woreda educational bureau, etc, Should create awareness
for students about the benefits of physical education subject. Physical education teachers should
apply student centers teaching approach in order to motivate students