This study examined the perceived factors influencing students’ attitude towards the study of physical and health education at senior secondary level in Ijebu-north local government. The study adopted a survey research design using questionnaire as the prime instrument. The population of the study consisted on two hundred and twelve science teachers drawn from fifty three secondary schools in Ijebu-North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The findings of the study revealed that there is significant difference in teachers’ perception of factors affecting students’ attitude towards the study of Physical and Health Education. It showed that there is a significant relationship between availability of sport facilities and students’ attitude towards the study of Physical and Health Education. It also revealed that there is a significant relationship between availability of instructional resources and students’ attitude towards the study of Physical and Health Education. The findings showed that there is a significant difference in perception of PHE/HED teachers and other science teachers on students’ attitude towards the study of Physical and health Education.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Hypotheses
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Delimitation of the Study
1.7 Operational Definition of Term
CHAPTER TWO
2.1 Literature Review
2.2 Physical Education in Nigeria
2.3 Development of Physical and Health Education and Sports in Schools
2.4 Subject Status of Physical and Health Education
2.5 Physical Health Education Resources
2.6 Power and Concept of Attitude
2.7 Research on Students Attitudes toward Physical and Education
2.8 Physical and Health Education and the Importance for Students
2.9 Factors that Affect Students’ Attitudes toward Physical and Health Education CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample and Sampling Techniques
3.4 Research Instrument
3.5 Validity of the Instrument
3.6 Reliability of the Instrument
3.7 Procedure for Data Collection
3.8 Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: ANALYSIS OF DATA AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
4.1 Section A: Analysis of the Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents
4.2 Test of Hypotheses
4.3 Summary of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
References
Appendix: Questionnaire
