FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE PARTICIPATION OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRACTICAL CLASS; IN BUTAJIRA MILLENNIUM SECONDAR SCHOOL

Abstract

The major purpose of this research was to assess the factors that affect the participation of female students in physical education class in Butajira millennium secondary schools. The total population of the study were 421 from those 184 are grade 10 and 237 are grade 9 female students. Samples were taken out of which 84 female students, 1 school administrators and 2 physical education teachers were selected for the study. Compressive and random sampling techniques were used in the study. Data collected from the participant were analyzed by using tables and interpreted by means 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, pregnancy ,menstruation past experience, economical, physical and physiological factors personality and body form are major factors, that hinder the participation of female students during physical education class. Hence, it is recommended that depending on the result of finding concerned bodies such as parents, physical education teachers Butajira educational office. Should create awareness for female students about the benefits of physical education subject and its benefit.physical education teachers should apply student centers teaching approach in order to motivate female students