FACTORS THAT AFFECT STUDENT’S MOTIVATION IN PRACTICAL CLASS IN CASE OF WOLKITE UNIVERSITY SPORT SCIENCE STUDENTS

Abstract

The main purpose of the present study was to assess the factors that affect the students’ motivation in the practical class of sport science department in Wolkite University. The aim of this study was to understand the relationship between motivation and practical performance. It also attempts to assess ways to increase the motivation and active participation of the students in practical classes in sport science department. Students undertaken the courses of study in the department of sport science are the population of the study. Out of 37 students from 3rd year students, ninth (19) students were taken as a sample by using simple random sampling technique. The data collecting instrument was questionnaires which were administered for both sexes of the sample and teachers in the department. The collected data were thoroughly analyzed, and interpreted .Finally conclusions were made and recommendations were forwarded. Highly motivated students show good practical performance. The higher the motivation the better the student’s practical performance