Perceived impact of sports facilities and materials On quality of physical education in chora woreda Buno beadle zone, Oromia

Abstract

The general objective of this study was to investigate the perceived impact of sports facilities and materials on the quality of physical education in Buno Bedele zone, Oromia. Descriptive research design employed. Quantitative approaches are simultaneously employed. Primary data sources were used. Three secondary schools of Chora district (Abdella, Kamise, and Chora) and 366 samples of students were selected with random sample technique. In order to collect data close-ended types of questionnaires for students’ and semi structured interviews for PE teachers and school principals were employed. In addition, observation was used to triangulate the findings obtained using questionnaires. The close–ended questionnaire organized and systematically coded for analysis using SPSS 27.00 and frequency distribution, percentage, mean score, and standard deviation were computed for quantitative variables against each item score to identify investigate the impact of sport facilities and materials on quality physical education. Concerning adequacy of equipment supplies Chora secondary schools’ better position with different types of practical physical education equipment. From the finding the adequacy of materials supplies volleyball ball, football ball, tennis ball and racket, ropes, horizontal bar, parallel bar, relay baton, and javelin were inadequate and reported as available in secondary schools. The finding indicated that volleyball court, football field, track field, storeroom, and tennis table were among facilities available but not adequate in secondary schools. Students’ performance on practical physical education was poor with respect to training based on ability and needs; taking homework for practical class; coming with practical lesson plans to class; and taking exercise for practical class. The effects of physical education practical class on quality of physical education instruction by found low in having healthy life style, building my physical strength, to get good body image, to release extra energy, and to build self-confidence. The challenges of facility and materials on ultimate goals of physical education identified as inattentiveness in the class, absenteeism, no or weak participation in practical class, participation limited by few PE activities, outdated teaching methods, and participation is limited by few facilities. From the major findings the researcher forwarded the following recommendations school administrative better to invite community to mobilize the school community and other concerned bodies for sport budget to solve the problems of facilities and equipment that hindered the implementation of physical education in the school. Teachers have to give awareness about the goal and objectives of physical education to the community and other stockholders in the form of workshops and seminars to get fund and provide effective and enjoyable instructional program