Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to assess the major factors affecting female students’
participation in learning football practical class at Jarso Woreda secondary schools West
Wollega Zone in Oromia Regional State. Using mixed type of research design, it is attempted
to seek out the major factors affecting female students’ participation in learning football
practical class. Semi structured questionnaire for PE teachers and as well as students and
structured questionnaire for PE teachers and School principals. The data were distributed and
collected from 200 students, 3 PE teachers and 4 School principals. In the selection of the
Sample population purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used. The study
was carried out with descriptive survey method and both qualitative and quantitative
approaches were used. The main instrument of data collection was questionnaires, interviews
and observation checklist. The data obtained through these were analyzed both quantitatively
and qualitatively. Quantitatively the analysis is made using tables of descriptive percentage
and then worded through qualitative. Based on analysis made major factors were drawn, as
the finding of the study shows that, the major factors associated insufficient materials and
facilities affect the females’ need of participation. Physical education teachers’ interactions
with their students were not in admiring level and shortage of media coverage had also affect
the participation of female students in learning football practical class. From the major
finding, the researcher provided possible solution for teacher, students and all concerns
bodies. Therefore, based on the findings of the study, it is recommended to allow female
students to participate in football activity with the help of physical education teachers. It is
also recommended that the school facilities and materials should be fulfilled to enhance
females’ participation in football practical class
