GEMEDA TOLINA, GEMEDAGEMADE NEGARI…, GEMADE2024-04-022024-04-022020-01http://10.194.1.109:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/913The purpose of this study is to investigate the major challenges of female students’ participation in hand ball practical class in case of aba fransua markos elementary school. To achieve the objective of the study, the researcher used descriptive research design followed survey method. Out of the 62 female students in aba fransua markos elementary school grade 8, the researcherthe study was selected 20 female students by stratified and purposive sampling techniques in order to get relevant data for the study. The data collection instruments used in this study was questionnaire, interview and observation in order to get enough and relevant information from students and teachers. The study showed that, there were environmental challenges, biological challenges lack of sufficient facilities for female students practical class and equipments and the teaching learning methods are appropriate for students. To overcome these problems the researcher recommended, fulfill equipments and facility, teaching learning methodology should be organized in proper manner and practical class period should be organized properly.enChallengesFemale studentsHand ballThesis