FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE PARTICIPATION OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRACTICAL CLASS IN MAREKO WOREDA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Abstract

The major purpose of this research was to assess the factors that affect the participation of female students in physical education class in Mareko woreda secondary and preparatory public schools. The total population of the study were 124 (100%) and 40 (62.5%) sample were taken out of which 120 female students, and 4 physical education teacher were selected for the study. Compressive and random sampling techniques were used in the study. Data collected from the participant were analyzed using tables and interpreted by percentage of both qualitative and quantitative analysis method. Some of the major findings include the majority of female students in the sample schools have less interest to participate physical education class, cultural, Biological , availability of sport material, method of teaching physical education are major factors that hinder the participation of female students during physical education class. Hence, it is recommended that depending on the result of findings, concerned bodies such as parents, physical education teachers, Zone and woreda educational bureau, etc, Should create awareness for female students about the benefits of physical education subject. Physical education teachers should apply student centers teaching approach in order to motivate female students