INFLUENCE OF SPORT EQUIPMENT ON EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
INFLUENCE OF SPORT EQUIPMENT ON EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Title page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Abstract
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Significance of the Study
1.5 Research Questions
1.6 Limitation of the Study
1.7 Delimitation of the Study
1.8 Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODS
3.1 Area of the Study
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sample and Sampling Techniques
3.5 Instrument for Data Collection
3.6 Validation of Instrument
3.7 Administration of Instrument
3.8 Scoring of Instrument
3.9 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
4.1 Data Presentation & Analysis
4.2 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION
5.1 Summary
5.2 Recommendations
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Suggestions for further findings
References
Appendix
ABSTRACT
This research on “influence of sport equipment on effective teaching of Physical and Health Education in Secondary Schools” was conducted in Uyo Local Government Area. The population for the study was 1,102 Physical/Health Education students of Junior Secondary Two (JSS 2) class. A sample size of one hundred and twenty (120) students were selected from four (4) secondary schools in the study area and used for the research.
Moreover, a quasi-experimental research design was adopted for the study; Physical and Health Education Achievement Test was used as the instrument for data collection. Hence, the data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation.
Therefore, the findings showed that the use of sports equipment such as soccer and javelin influences effective teaching of Physical and Health Education; also that, school location does not influence effective teaching of Physical and Health Education when adequate sports equipment are used.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study
Obviously, many studies have shown that among other things, school facilities enhance teaching in sciences, Physical and Health Education inclusive. Generally, the aim of teaching is to develop the learners’ cognitive, affective, and psychomotor abilities (Ekanem, 2006).
Specifically, this is to meet the physical, emotional, social, physiological, and intellectual needs of the learners. Thus, to acquire the relevant skills and knowledge in the subject. Therefore, there is need for practicalization of the concepts in real or simulated situations.
The practical, therefore requires the use of the right tools, in the right way, and at the right time, based on universally accepted standards (Akinbobola, 2005).
Indeed, Physical and Health Education being a practical subject would be more interesting and better understood if taught as an activity. Also, as a way of improving learning situation, the teacher must motivate the learners to have greater participation in the presentation of the lesson (Agboola, 2006).
Therefore, in line with these ideas, the researcher develops interest in studying the Use of Sports Equipment and Effective Teaching of Physical and Health Education in Secondary Schools in Uyo Local Government Area.
INFLUENCE OF SPORT EQUIPMENT ON EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Statement of the Problem
The act of teaching is fundamentally concerned with passing ideas, skills and attitudes from the teacher to the learners. Apparently, the level of effectiveness of any teaching context is more or less reflected in the academic performance of the learners.
The poor level of academic performance of Physical and Health Education students in Nigeria has reached an alarming rate.
However, the researcher personally observed that in most secondary schools. Hence, the teaching of Physical and Health Education has not really been effective over time. Due to inappropriate use of sports equipment for instruction. Obviously, teachers have failed to consider the Physical and Health Education curriculum as activity-based; as such, they tend to neglect partially or completely the practical aspect of the subject.
Furthermore, as pointed out by Morgan and Hansen (2008), the barriers that restrict teachers from providing effective Physical and Health Education programs are classified as either “institutional” (outside the teacher’s control). Or “teacher-related” (arising from the teacher).
Moreover, some schools that may boast of a few of these equipment cannot even ascertain their level of functionality. Therefore, on the part of the teachers, some of them do not have the technical know-how on the appropriate use of these sports equipment should they be provided. Some teachers are just being lazy about using these equipment while teaching; thereby defeating the purpose of studying Physical and Health Education as a subject.
Purpose of the Study
Generally, this study was to determine the influence of sport equipment on effective teaching of Physical and Health Education in Secondary Schools in Uyo Local Government Area.
Specifically, the study sought to:
- Examine the influence of sports equipment utilization on effective teaching of Physical and Health Education in Secondary Schools in Uyo Local Government Area.
- Investigate the influence of school location on effective teaching of Physical and Health Education when sports equipment are used in Secondary Schools in Uyo Local Government Area.
Significance of the Study
It is pertinent to note that education is a vital organ for personal and societal development. Hence, the achievement of this study will be significant in the following areas:
- Firstly, teachers will be exposed to the knowledge that students at secondary school level learn Physical and Health Education easily with the use of sports equipment. Thus, they will develop innovative thinking, creativity and resourcefulness. As they will have to think of and select relevant materials for utilization during the teaching-learning process.
- Also, students in secondary schools will be able to acquire greater level of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in Physical and Health Education.
- Lastly, Government, educational stakeholders, and philanthropic organizations will see the need for the provision of sufficient and quality facilities/equipment necessary for Physical and Health Education lessons to Secondary Schools in the state.
Research Questions
The study sought to answer the following questions:
- Could the use of sports equipment influence the effective teaching of Physical and Health Education in Secondary Schools in Uyo Local Government Area?
- Could school location influence the effective teaching of Physical and Health Education when sports equipment are used in Secondary Schools in Uyo Local Government Area?
Limitation of the Study
The researcher encountered series of constraints in the course of the study. Some of the constraints included:
- Lack of financial resources
- Time wastage
- Stress
- Careless attitude of respondents
Definition of Terms
- Sports Equipment: This refers to a set of tools, machines, or outfits used in the execution of physical activities which are governed by a set of rules.
- Effective Teaching: This is a successful transference of knowledge and skills from a teacher to a learner in a deeper. Student-driven approach that analyses, develops, creates and demonstrates understanding.
CONCLUSION
Teaching is the guidance of learners through planned activities so that they may acquire skills, knowledge, attitudes and ideas from their experiences.
However, in most physical education classes, the typical mode for teachers is to demonstrate a skill, control how learners perform it, and provide broad verbal feedback; while the learners perform in conformity to the teachers’ directives. This is due to the fact that utilization of sports equipment provides for clarity of lesson, makes the lesson interesting and brings a sense of satisfaction to the learners which consequently influences their academic performances as well as the effectiveness of Physical and Health Education teachers.
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