Abstract:
The study was conducted on the major problems in implementing physical education text book contents in grades 9 and 10 selected secondary schools of Horo Guduru Wollega Zone Oromia Regional state. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the major problems of the selected secondary schools of the zone for the study. In order to meet the objective of the study, a descriptive survey design was employed. To collect data questionnaires, interview, observation and document analysis were used. Frequency, percentage, Mean, standard devotion and t-value were used to analyze the quantitative data. The data was obtained through open-ended questions from questionnaires, interview, observation and documents were qualitatively analyzed to supplement the quantitative data for the purpose of triangulation. The results from the findings showed that students and teachers in Horo Guduru Wollega zone secondary schools were highly interested to the subject. With regard to the major problems to implement the text book contents were lack of subject matter knowledge, lack of commitment, lack of time and teaching aids. Based on the finding of the study the surveyed schools have not materials, facilities and inconsistent communication among different stakeholders. As the finding revealed physical education text book contents implementation in Horo Guduru Wollega zone secondary schools were not effective. Therefore, on the basis of the findings the following recommendations were forwarded. It is advisable that school principals, Woreda and Zone education offices in collaboration with regional education bureau should give sustainable technical assistance, training for physical education teachers, materials and financial support for department. Finally, Ministry of education look again the period allotted for physical education.
