Abstract:
Physical education, or P.E., is a subject taught in schools around the world. It is usually taught during primary and secondary education, and encourages psychomotor learning by using a play and movement exploration setting to promote health and physical fitness. The aim of this study was compare between primary and secondary school student participation in physical education practical class in case of Janamora woreda. The study was used comparative research design to conduct the finding. The study was used both qualitative and quantitative research approaches.
To achieve the desired sample size, 347 students were sampled using random sampling techniques, and 10 teachers and 6 principals were sampled using purposive sampling techniques. The actual data were gathered using a self-created questionnaire, interviews, and observations.
The data were systematically analyzed and interpreted using table, SPSS and Excel software. The findings revealed that secondary school students follow school policies in greater numbers than primary school students during practice. Teachers follow school policies to manage all students, but school policies do not include all students as part of an activity. Both schools have one time per week for physical education practice, and they consider training principles during that time. According to the curriculum, both primary and secondary school students should spend more time playing ball games. Primary school students do not care about sports equipment, but secondary school students do. Both school teachers consider student interest and age level during practice and students are more interested in participating in practical class, but the school does not submit full material at each school level. Teacher-student interactions have a positive influence on participation in practical classes. In both schools, there is insufficient time during physical education practical classes. A similar study would be carried out.
Keyword: practical class, participation, primary, secondary
