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Adapted Physical Education in Elementary and Junior Secondary Level Challenges and Opportunities of Students with Visual Impairment: The Case of Some Selected Schools
(Addis Abeba university, 2014-05) Tesema, Etalemahu; Belay, Mebratu(Assistant Professor)
The purpose of this research was to look in to the implementation of adapted physical education lesson for students with visual impairment in two selected elementary schools of Addis Ababa. sThe participants of the study were physical education teachers, students with visual impairments, and the school principals. The study used the qualitative descriptive research method to identify the challenges and deliver the implementation of APE, and its challenges for students with visual impairments. The main data was collected through interview while playground observation and focus group discussion were also supplementary data. Finally the study suggests points concerning the role of schools’ administrations and physical education teachers for better delivery of implementation of Adapted Physical Education for students with visual impairments
Assessing Anthropometric, Body Composition and Total Body Water Content of Ethiopian Female Middle and Long-Distance Olympic Athletes: a Study on the Status of the Athletes During the Pre-Competition Phase of Tokyo 2020
(Addis Ababa University, 2021-06-05) Belay, Tewobsta; Bekele, Zeru (PhD)
This cross-sectional study has aimed to assess differences in general body assessment between female middle and long-distance runners. Age, height, weight, body fat, bone mass, muscle mass, and total body water of participants were assessed. Age of the participants ranges from 18 to 28 years (M = 21.87, SD = 2.45). Mean height and weight for MD runners was 164.73cm (SD = 4.65) and 49.81kg (SD = 2.4), and mean height and weight for LD runners was 161.4cm (SD = 5.37) and 47.28 kg (SD = 4.55) respectively. Mean of age, height, weight, and BMI are low compared to the last two Olympic female athletes mean. MD runners had higher (mean ± SD) in BMI, BF% ,BM, MM (18.37 ±0 .83, 15.83 ± 4.08, 2.14 ± 0.14,39.77 ± 2.63) and LD runners (18.1 ± 1.07, 14.1 ± 2.74, 2.07 ± 0.17, 38.47 ± 3.08 ) respectively. Conversely, MD runners had lower (mean ± SD) (59.58 ± 2.75) in TBW Than LD runners (60.44 ± 1.57 ).There were no statistically significant differences between MD and LD athletes in the tested variables. Relationships between height and muscle mass; height and bone mass; BMI and muscle mass; muscle mass and bone mass; weight and bone mass; bone mass and BMI were found to be a high positive correlation (r = 0.667, r = 0.608, r = 0.465, r = 0.982, r =0.851,r=0.535, p < 0.001). Conversely, the relationship between TBW and body fat was found to be a high negative correlation (r =-0.908, p < 0.001).
Assessing Factors Affecting the Performance of Short Distance Runners in the Case of Four First Division Athletics Clubs in Addis Ababa City Administration
(Addis Ababa University, 2020-06-06) Belay, Agumas; Bezuneh, Sahlemichael (PhD)
The purpose of the paper is to assess factors affecting the performance of short distance runners. This study concentrated on four functional athletics clubs in Addis Ababa city administration in the training year 2012. The researcher mainly used to present and analyze the study quantitatively by the methods of descriptive survey. The participants of this study were 69 short distance athletes, selected by cluster sampling method and census sampling techniques to select coaches’ and also club managers. As a method of data gathering tools questionnaires, interviews and observation were used. The data obtained through these techniques were analyzed and presented by using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages to identify the major findings. The result of the study, therefore, described that the major constraints associated with short distance athletes/runners as factors affect during training and competition times( lack of effective & individualized training(routine/monotonous types of training, doing training for a long time /inappropriate training and no future improvement methods), Unscientific/norm athlete selection, absences of coach assistance, lack of use scientific methods, less technical training in a week, less athlete and coach rations, less incentive, lack of giving attention to the discipline, presence of psychological barriers)).regarding to nutrition ( lack of sufficient and balanced diet before and after training) and concerning to coach performance (lack of knowledgeable coaches who are filled and giving training by identifying gaps or limitations, and week coach and athletes relationships, lack of well-prepared gym trainer concerning to athletics specific training) and also as regarding training facility ( lack of their own gymnasium and lack of basic facility or scarcity of sports facilities and equipment supplies) were found to be the major factors taken.
Assessing the Contribution of Youth Football Project in Pursuit of Ethiopian Male National Football Team
(Addis Ababa University, 2018-05-05) Delelegn, Demelash; Wolde, Bezabih (PhD)
This study traces the relevance of male youth football project to provide qualified young elite players for the Ethiopian National Male Football Team. To fulfill this purpose, the study employed qualitative research methods that enabled the direct and active participation of the respondents. Accordingly, primary data was collected through Semi-structured Interviews with instruments such as Key Informant Interviews and Focused Group Discussions. A total of 58 participants or respondents were interviewed who were identified through purposive, snowball and accidental sampling methods. The findings suggest that YFP facilitated an eye-opener opportunities for enhancing the coaches and the targeted youth football game required skill and capacity through the intensive training in a modern setting and significant facilities. YFP also enhanced grass root football coaching capacity and skills. The study further revealed some factors that challenged the YFP such as lack of sufficient football facilities such as playing field, adequate training materials and hygiene and sanitation facilities. Moreover, the study revealed that YFP did not have any agreed document that showed what type of football model the YFP followed, the starting point, a direction in which to head its ultimate purpose or objectives. The study concluded that YFP has brought some added values to grass root football including the increases number of elite players and improve the capacity of coaching staff. To enhance YFP to the required level, some recommendations were suggested such as ownership of grass root football by all stakeholders and capacity enhancement for football coaching staff and grass root youth football development sectors, periodically.
Assessing the Extent of Stunting Underweight and Wasting of Players in Selected Private and Government Football Projects in Addis Ababa
(Addis Ababa University, 2021-06-19) Wondie, Mikiyas; Bekele, Zeru (PhD)
The aim of this study was to assess the extent of stuntings, underweight and wasting of players in selected private and government football project in Addis Ababa. Child stunting affects the function and structure of the brain, impeding mental development and possibly affecting human capital and social progress in the long term. Stunting affects every organ in the body when organs do not get adequate nutrients. It can not function normally, from those organs brain is the first to be affected, which means when someone is affected by chronic malnutrition their brain can not function normally and they will be susceptible to mental and cognitive deficits. This study applied a community based comparative cross sectional descriptive research study design which was conducted among in governmental and private football projects in Addis Ababa district from December 10 up to June 2021. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the six U-15 project in Addis Ababa. Pretested and structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Anthropometric indicator, height-for-age, weight-for-age and weight-for-height was determined for players using current WHO growth standards. The data was analyzed by SPSS version 25. Having large family size were common factors significantly associated with stunting in both food secure and insecure households. When we see in stunting both government and private (<-2SD) 19.8% and 17%. When we see in wasting of sever (<-3SD) 5.6% of wasting in government, however ther is no sever wasting in private project. The study found that player, household characteristics were significantly associated with stunting and wasting among player under age 15. Resulted differences in mean Z score for height-for-age, weight-for-age and weight-for-height. There was no criterion to recruit new players. In general, based on the major findings of the study youth football projects in Addis Ababa regardless of the types of the projects (government vs private) were recruiting youths with the problem of stunting, wasting and underweight. Moreover, the level of coaches understanding and the attention given to focus and deal with the problem of stunting, wasting and underweight at the time of player selection was very low. Create awareness among coaches about the negative effects of stunting wasting and underweight conditions while working with youth at the age of fast physical and physiological changes. Coaches, technical staff, and all decision-making bodies should consider the status of the trainees (stunting, wasting, and underweight status) regular assessment regarding the growth and development of players.
Assessing the Factors that Affect the Performance And The Participation of Women’s in Long Distance Run: Focusing of Some Selected Clubs in Addis Ababa
(Addis Abeba university, 2012-07) Asrat, Mersha; Tadesse, Wondimu(Assistant Professer)
The major purpose of this study was to identify the factors that affecting women’s participation and performance in some selected clubs in Addis Ababa; what are the major barriers and come up with possible suggestion to minimize the gap to bring the women’s confidential. A research was done descriptive survey method; sample was taken to achieve this objective. By using simple random sampling technique data was collected using questionnaire structural interviews and relevant documents. The data was collected analyzed using percentage. the sample were taken women athletes from the three clubs of Mugger cement ,Mikelakya sport club ,and Ethiopian Niged bank .amongst them 30 athletes ,6 coaches and 10 people who are the so called sports family were participated in this study. questioners, interviews and documents were the main instruments used to collect the data . The finding was indicated that the current position of the women's participation and performance in long distance run is very low compared to their male counter parts besides the study disclosed that lack of attention from the concerned bodies and training the demand for high endurance long distance events, socio-cultural influence, socio economical influence ,impact of biological factors and restricted policies these were the some of the factors . on the basis of the findings of the study recommendations were drawn . Finally promoting females participation in long distance events developing awareness raising mechanisms about females role in clubs management are recommended as possible strategies to promote to women's participation in long distance run in Addis Ababa some selected clubs
Assessing the Strategic Plan of Ethiopian Football Federation
(Addis Ababa University, 2020-12-12) Abebe, Henok; Asgedom, Tesfaye (PhD)
The Ethiopian football federation is responsible body for all regulatory football processes and professional leagues in Ethiopia including the Ethiopian premier league, Ethiopian higher league, Ethiopian first league and the Ethiopian women’s premier league along with the second tier of the women’s professional football league. To run all activities of the federation it has the strategic plan.Strategic plan for sport federations show the direction where we are and where we want to be, without strategic plan we cannot able to achieve the objectives and goals of the sport federations. The main purpose of the study was to assessing the strategic plan of Ethiopian football federation. Total populations of the study were 84 but the researcher was select 54 employees of Ethiopian football federation as a sample by using comprehensive sampling technique.The data collection instruments were: questionnaire, interview, and document analysis. Based on the result the researcher forwarded the following findings: - The strategic plan of Ethiopian football federation is formed by different expertise who have enough awareness about strategic plan formation and it is approved by general assembly members of the federation, the Ethiopian football federation is applying standard procedures on its strategic plan formation process, and he major barriers on Ethiopian football federation strategic plan are employees’ resistance to change, lack of financial resource, weak performance management system political influence, political instability, linkage to country’s strategic plan and rapid technology development.And finally, the researcher recommended:- the Ethiopian football federation strategic plan developed by expertise is better to the federation to develop advanced strategic plan, applying standard strategic plan procedures on the federation’s strategic plan is help the federation to show the direction where are now and where want to be the future and lastly the governed body must find a solutions for major challenges of the federation’s strategic plan.
Assessment and Comparison of Some Selected Physical Fitness Level of Physical Education Versus Aesthetics Students in Arbaminch College of Teachers' Education
(Addis Abeba university, 2014-04) Mena, Mezgebe; Teka, Solomon(PhD)
Physical fitness, especially health-related physical fitness is one aspects closely associated with good health. Participation in regular physical activities is rapidly decreased specially in the college. In collage level professional physical education courses(practical and theoretical) are offered for both linear physical education and cluster Aesthetics only. Due to this, ,this research was conducted to identify the difference points between them in some selected physical fitness parameters and also aimed to assess and compare physical education verses Aesthetics students in selected physical fitness by formulating null hypotheses to accept or reject( whether there is significant difference between physical education and aesthetics group students) by deciding the variables which cause the effect on some behavior of research subjects as independent variables (different health and physical education courses given to both groups in practice or in theory ) to this research and dependant variables of physical fitness and control variables' such as sex difference(for group), age, weight, height, attitude/ interest, academic achievement, balanced diet, and other external factors. To attain this objective 80 research subjects are selected from third year linear and cluster group students as the subject of the research from total population of 2407 of college students both by simple random ( lottery ) and purposive sampling method were selected, and the data were collected through measure by their respective measuring device and procedures. To do this qusi-experimental was designed and statistical tools of independent sample t-test and one/single sample t-test with 5% error ,two tail hypothesis test from the SPSS version-19 were implemented. Finally relative to research subjects generally there is no significance difference between two groups in selected physical finesses variables in independent sample t-test but significance difference of both groups from standard range mean value in single sample t-test .when we compare the mean relatively linear groups have better performance. Based on this the researcher recommend that students should participate in regular physical exercise in order to enhance their fitness level. Key words fitness. aesthetics, health, linear, cluster, participation and exercise
Assessment of an Implementation and Managing Arrengment of the Current Status of Women Foot Ball Project Team in Awi Zone
(Addis Abeba university, 2013-08) Workie, Asseffa; Teka, Solomon(PhD)
The main objective of this study was to the Assessment of an Implementation and managing arrangement of the current status of women foot ball project team in Awi Zone. To achieve this objective, the study used random sampling method to select woman foot ball project coaches, young female players, sport officers and parents. The researcher use quantitative research method, it was more of descriptive survey in nature. The major findings of this study are the coaches in the Awi Zone are not well trained, the quality and nature of coaching is poor, the project lack sport wearing, foot ball equipments and facilities. The majority of the parent’s don’t have the vision that their children will be tough, competent and successful both for themselves and to the nation. The Awi Zone youth and sport office doesn’t have close monitoring and evaluation for the projects. Based on the findings the following recommendations were suggested the coaches who are assigned in the projects must be qualified in a higher educational institute in sport science, coaches should have to identify the talent of the female players, players must strictly follow up there train session with great proficiency, the offices are expected to arrange and supply basic needs to the projects like neat water, training field, technical aids and prepare additional training to the existing coaches and players parent should have a good awareness about the importance of foot ball their children, to themselves and to the nation by large. Key words: nature of coaching, coaching experience, implementation, managing arrangement and status
Assessment of Female Students’ Participation in Athletics Class, The case of Bole Senior Secondary and Preparatory School
(Addis Abeba university, 2012-08) Yayehyirad, Andualem; Belay, Mebratu(Asociate Profacser)
The purpose of this study was to assess female students’ participation in athletics class in Bole Senior Secondary and Preparatory school. The reason why the researcher dealt with this issue was the effect of athletics participation on academic achievement professionally relevant and applicable to him as he is currently, serving as a facilitator and a coach in his school, Bole Senior Secondary and Preparatory. His experience coaching in athletics gave him rise to interactions with parents, administrators and stake holders who regarded athletics positively, negatively, and ambiguously. To undertake this study the producer of this study took a sample of 308 female students from 2053 and eight physical education teachers. Moreover, to collect data he applied three data collection instruments such as questionnaire, interview, and observation and descriptive statistics method of research was applied. The finding of this study indicate some barriers of not student participated in athletics class was the following. Most of female students found to be aware of the benefits they can get from the athletics participation classes. Most of female students do not participate in athletics classes due to the pressure of their cultural, psychological, religious and natural factors. From the sample, majority of them participate only in theoretical lessons rather than practical based on the producer of this research recommended the following solutions Ministry of education, teachers’ society family and other concerned governmental bodies should work more on female students to relief from their natural, societal, personal, economical and other bounded problems. The administration of sub-city education offices should give due emphasis to females participation and must make effort to assign qualified or trained teachers. Physical education teachers and school administrations should explain clearly the importance of the active participation in athletics. Female students should participate actively in practical athletics class in order to gain benefit from this lesson. Key words: Athletics, Physical Education, Female students
Assessment of Football Coaching Problems: With Specific Reference to Selected Addis Ababa City U-15 Football Projects Which Participate in Addis Ababa City Football Federation Yearly Tournament
(Addis Ababa University, 2018-05-01) Kebede, Haftemaryam; Taddese, Aschenaki (PhD)
The main purpose of the study was to assess coaching problems of Addis Abeba city under -15 football projects which participate in the tournament. The researcher sought to answer the following questions: (1) how do the Addis Ababa U-15 football project coaches implement football training? , (2) Do they have enough facilities, materials and equipments to train football trainings?, (3) What problems do the Addis Abeba U-15 football projects coaches face to implement scientific method of football training? To answer these questions, qualitative and quantitative methods was used. And to select sample sizes from 4 projects‟ (100 players) 80 (80%) players was selected using Yamane Taro 1967 determination of sample size formula, to select players from each clubs simple random sampling technique was used, also to select coaches and assistant coaches‟ census was used and selected all 4 youth projects coaches and their assistants total number 6 of them (100%) were selected. After that primary source of data was collected there for data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Then this study concluded by finding out the following findings: - lack of preparing annual, weekly and daily plan, lack of assistant coach, lack of selecting training type based up on players age and skill level, lack of coaches well preparation, lack of evaluating players‟ development, lack of facilities materials and equipments‟, lack of proper usage of time, lack of usage different training drills, lack of using supportive training aide, in general there is lack of scientific coaching method their fore the researcher suggested possible recommendation.
Assessment of Nutritional Status of Athletes and Its Effects on Their Performance The Case of Defense Athletics Club
(Addis Abeba university, 2011-06) Maddesa, Dirbeba; Belay, Mebratu(Assistant Professor)
The effort of this research is to assess the defense athletics club nutritional status which is one of the crucial factor for once enhancement in performance. Descriptive survey design was used to conduct this research. Endurance athletes were selected and stratified in to sex and their specific events, finally 50% were selected by simple random sampling from each stratum and three coaches were selected purposively. The data has been gathered mainly using questionnaire, observation, interview and direct measurement. The data has been analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. Accordingly, frequency counts with percentage and direct calculation of the energy intake and expenditure has been employed to analyze various information of the subjects of the study. The findings of the study revealed that, there is energy imbalance in defense club. Moreover, almost majority of the athletes have greater intake than expenditure except for only a few athletes. Finally, the recommendations were forwarded based on the major findings. Key words: - Caloric Intake (Amount of Food Consumed), Caloric Expenditure (Amount of Required to do an Activity), Calorie (Unit of Energy), BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) and Kcal (Kilo Calorie)
Assessment of Practice and Challenging Problems in Track Trainee’s Performance in Case of Debrebrihan, Merehabette, Chacha and Tarmaber Woredas Athletics Project
(Addis Abeba university, 2012-06) Aychiluhim, Wondiye; Tadesse, Solomon(PhD)
The purpose of this study is to assess challenging problems and recommended possible solutions in track trainee’s performance Debrebrihane, Merhabette, Chacha and Tarmaber worda Athletics project. The method of the study was descriptive survey method. The respective field selected by using random sampling method. The method of data gathering tools, questionnaire, and interview and document analysis were employed and used to generate information from the respondents. The primary sources of data for this study were 78 Track athletes, 4 coaches, 8 sport office experts and 4 administrators. The secondary sources of information for this study were legal documents, internets, relevant books of IAAF coaching manuals and some important and constructive materials that highly relates with the topic. The result indicated that the challenges that affect the Athletes performance also lack of adequate trained coaches, improper selection and recruitment criteria of athletes, improper teaching method, and inadequate use of nutrition, lack of facilities and equipment and lack of necessary support. Therefore, the researcher put the following possible recommendations, Regional, Zonal, Worda Sport offices and Athletics Federation must be integrated and cooperated jointly to establish facilities with necessary equipment, should upgrade coaching levels of coaches in order to fill the gap of coaches knowledge, Woreda sport officers and coaches should effectively carryout well organized recruitment and selection criteria in the training project and create good handling correspondence and arranging facilities. Key words: - performance, training, talent, selection, trainees, project
Assessment of Talent Identification and Players Success Rate: With Specific Reference to Addis Ababa Basketball Projects
(Addis Abeba university, 2016-05) Mechalo, Ayenalem; Tadesse, Aschenaki(PhD)
The purpose of this investigation is to assess talent identification and players success rate of basketball projects under Addis Ababa city. Cross-sectional study design was best suited to carry out the study and qualitative and quantitative research method was also employed. The total populations of this study were 200 players and 10 project coaches from different basketball projects of Addis Ababa. Among the total population, 100(50%) project participants were selected using simple random sampling method and 10(100%) of coaches were selected using purposive sampling method by considering their coaching experience. Therefore to realize the objective of the study primary data were gathered from basketball project coaches as well as players. In addition to this document analysis was employed to observe personal profile of players. Questionnaire of talent identification developed by Rutten et al (2005) and Wegnear et al (2011), as well as structured interview was the main information gathering tools in the course of the study. Statistical analysis was carried out by using (SPSS) statistical package of social science version 20. Therefore quantitatively collected Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, mean, standard deviation and data gathered through structured interview were analyzed by organizing similar verbatim in to common themes. Independent sample t-test was carried out to determine the mean score difference between the project coaches and players regarding to goal of talent identification, target of talent identification, the availability of sufficient personnel to carry out talent identification, cooperative work, financial resources and infrastructure and support from family and government. Therefore independent sample t-test indicated that there was statistically significance mean difference appeared between players and coaches regarding to target of talent identification, the availability of sufficient personnel to carry out talent identification, cooperative work and financial resources and infrastructure (p< 0.05). The final results of the study show that, common method of talent identification in most projects was visual assessment. There was low rate of player’s participation in higher league or clubs after completing project engagement. Financial problem, limited number of personnel to identify material, low concern from family and government body and absence of equipment were the major problems that directly related with talent identification in Addis Abeaba basketball projects. Key word. Talent, goal, target, success rate, visual assessment. talent selection
Assessment of the Human Resource Management Practices in Dire Dawa Administration Youth & Sport Commission
(Addis Ababa University, 2021-08-17) Tesfaye, Haile; Bekele, Zeru (PhD)
Human Resource (HR) is the most important asset for any organization and it is the source of achieving competitive advantage. Without having the adequate human resource, the organization will be unable to achieve established goals and objectives. The main aim of this study is attempted to assess the Human Resource Management practicies of the Dire Dawa Administration Youth & Sport Commission. Using a cross-sectional study design 80 participants were recruited as a sample size using the census surveys. The findings show that there are gaps in HRM practices regardless of HR manager’s high level of education in their respective job fields. On this ground, it has been concluded that Dire Dawa Administration Youth & Sport Commission managers and supervisors need additional HR-related skills and knowledge to carry out HRM functions and therefore, an organized effort from the organization and other concerned bodies is of paramount importance to address this lack of HR management capacity. Based on the findings of this study, recruitment, performance appraisal, training and development, and compensation were the main variables that attract, motivate and retain employees in organizations. Therefore, Dire Dawa Administration Youth & Sport Commission should work toward improving the HRM practices to achieve the goal of the organization.
An Assessment of the Practice of Youth Football Projects of Addis Ababa City Administration
(Addis Abeba university, 2014-05) Abate, Asrat; Asgedom, Tesfaye(PhD)
One of the commonly heard talks of the day regarding Ethiopian football is how to get players and in turn how to raise or scale up the status of Ethiopian football. For this, quality youth football program which offers training that satisfy the age characteristic of different age level youths is mandatory. For this to happen, the availability or access of facilities or infrastructures and equipment is primarily necessary. The coaches competence, the necessary inputs as manuals and the training are also issues which needs due attention. There are football projects all over Ethiopia which are providing training for different age level youths with an intention of producing players who could be competent and successful. Thus the assessment of the training environment and the training itself is a task which needs priority. This study, therefore, made an attempt of assessing and evaluating the conduciveness of the training environment from different angles and the appropriateness of the training to the age characteristic of the trainees of those football projects which found in Addis Ababa city administration. A descriptive survey study was conducted with twenty football projects (seventeen from 11-15 age bracket and 3 from 15-17 age bracket) as the target group of the study. Out of these ten from the first group and three from the second group has been taken as a sample group the study. Relevant data were collected through questionnaire, observation, interview and document analysis. Then the collected data were analyzed by using count, percentage and descriptive statements. As the study revealed the training environment in relation with the availability and adequacy of facility and equipment which are basic for quality age based training were in lack. The study also indicated that the training which the trainees getting from the project was not appropriate and consistent with their age level. Generally the program has not found quality enough to produce players who could be competent to play the game with its modern essence Based on the finding of the study valuable recommendation were made for all concerned bodies and stake holders in the way in which the training could be more effective in preparing competent and skilled players
An Assessment on Challenges of Effective Active Learning the case of Undergraduate Physical Education Program at Addis Ababa University
(2014-04) Girma, Addisalem; Teka, Solomon (PhD)
It has been about ten years since the government of Ethiopia made a new educational and training policy. The making of the policy has been followed by the development and implementation of different programs in order to carry forward the innovations enshrined in it. One of the highly emphasized aspects of this policy is the need to implement an active learning education most of the time which is expressed as student-centered, both in content and approach with the objective of producing a problem solving citizen. Related with this, the more elaborate aspiration of the policy is the trend towards shifting learning instructions from teacher-centered approach to a student centered approach. Though a variety of understanding exist on what ‘a student-centered approach’ means, the active learning approach with its qualifications as a student-centered approach and its unquestioned relevance in the development of problem solving citizen, it is expected that this approach is given precedence in the implementation of the policy. Student-centered method of teaching learning as occupied an important place in modern world. This is because it has many advantages in developing learners’ knowledge and skills. But its advantage is realized only when it is effectively and properly applied. Based on this, the main purpose of this study was to assess the status of implementation of active learning (studentcentered method) in PE program of AAU. Teachers, students, class room and practical sessions, and documents were the source of data for this study. Questionnaire was the main data gathering instrument which was supported by observation and document analysis. xi The result of the study indicate that most of the instructors in the PE department got different training in teaching, but there is low understanding, methods of delivery and helpfulness to effective teaching learning process. Also the study revealed that the students have a favorable perception towards the method. In addition the university doesn’t supply necessary materials and equipments that are necessary to effective implement. According to the result of the study, teachers’ lack of appropriate training particularly related with active learning method, shortage of instructional materials and facilities has affected the application of the method. Studentcentered strategies like problem solving, discovery, inquiry, project, field trip and role play were not applied by the teachers according to different challenges. Finally the study revealed that the teachers of Physical Education department in Addis Ababa University were not properly applying the active learning (student-centered) method. They mostly used traditional teachercentered method
Assessment on the Implementation of Football Injury Prevention Strategies: in the Case of Some Selected Southern Nation Nationalities and People Regional State Primer League Football Clubs, Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa University, 2010-06-04) Adefres, Sosina; Tadesse, Wondimu (Professer)
The purpose of this study was to assess the implementation of football injury prevention strategies: in the case of some selected clubs in south nation nationalities and people region primer league football clubs. Taking this as a general objective of the study, a comparative study research method is applied to investigate the problem. The target populations in the study were football players and coaching staffs who were participating in Wolaita Dicha football club and Hawassa Kenema football club. A comprehensive sample of 56 players and 12 coaching staffs were taken in the study. The data collection instruments designed for the studies were questionnaires, interview, and observation. The questionnaires were prepared for the players. The interview was conducted for the coaching staffs. The data collected from 40 players (16 questionnaires were discarded due to response errors) and 6 coaches through the interview were organized and analyzed using SPSS version 25. To attain the objectives of the study both descriptive and inferential statistic was applied. To test the significance between the two groups of club p. value is adjusted to 0.05 and then tabulated in tables. The data obtained from the interview were qualitatively analyzed in words. Based on the findings of the study it was found that there is Shortage of materials and equipment and also they don’t use equipment designed to reduce injury risk, lack of availability of suitable playing surface, there is appropriate and fit sportswear, there is warm –up period during training and match session, and also they have a cool-down period during training session but they don’t have cooling down period during match, not strength and flexibility training as a team or individually, not take appropriate carbohydrate intake, and here is lake of knowledge regarding to injury prevention. Based on the findings the following recommendations were drown. Coaches and players must know those injury prevention strategies and Implement them in their training and match session. Clubs should fulfill materials and equipment to reduce the risk of injury, employ qualified medical persons, and fulfill medical equipment’s. Coaches Should prepare their training plan by including injury prevention strategies, they must follow the principle of training to eradicate the occurrence of injury in their clubs, Must encourage players to wear appropriate and fit sportswear, to take rest and to consume carbohydrates and fluid before, during, and after training and match. Players must do appropriate warming ups and cooling downs activities, Participate in flexibility and strength training to develop strength for their body parts. The concerned body should provide good facilities and equipment, Suitable playing field, Formulate a proposal to the concerned donor to get funds.
Attitude of School Community Towards Female Students During Practical Class: the Case of Selected Preparatory Schools in Bole Sub-City of Addis Ababa
(Addis Abeba university, 2012-06) Yacob, Eyerusalem; Asgedom, Tesfaye(PhD)
The study was conducted in Ethiopia commercial Bank sport club female athletics team here in Addis Ababa. The main purpose of this study was to study the interpersonal relationships among Ethiopian Commercial Bank sport club female athletics team. The participants in this research were consisted of 26 tracks and filed female athletes, three coaches of the team, and the general manager of the team .The participants were selected non random sample as purposely. The major instruments in this study were questionnaire, interview, and field observation. The questionnaires were administered for both female athletes and coaches of the team. To consolidate the information obtained from the questionnaire, unstructured interview was conducted with the general manager of the team and field observation was used. The finding of the study related to the interpersonal relationships among athletes of the team indicated that, most of the athletes responded that there is mutual respect, responsibilities, supporting and appreciating each other during training and computation. They also said that they respect, trust and like their coaches even if they face communication, leadership and coaching styles limits. In conclusion, the study showed that there is some what a positive interpersonal relationship among each athletes of the team, coach and female athletes, coaches – management of the team. It is a great impact that the team giving motivations like incentives and bonuses, apply cooperative coaching styles, improve communication and cooperative leadership contribute positive interpersonal relationships of the team
Attitude of School Community Towards Female Students During Practical Class: the Case of Selected Preparatory Schools in Bole Sub-City of Addis Ababa
(Addis Abeba university, 2014-05) Amdetion Eyerusalem; Aschenaki (PhD)
Education is avitalone for social, cultural and economic development of one country. It is a very important instrument in the creation of modern economy. In preparatory school, physical education is given as aseparate subject which is important like other subject. However, the attitude of school community towards female students during practical class is negative. This study was investigate a study on the problems of attitude of school community towards female students during practical physical education class. The case of selected preparatory schools in Bole sub city of Addis Ababa. The main issues considered are female students participation in practical class, their interest to do physical education practically and attitude of school community towards female students. To this end, descriptive survey method was employed data were gathered from 200 female students, 7 physical education though questionnaires and interview of school directors, 9 school guards and 9 school janitress. The respondents sampling was carried out through random selection techniques. The data for the study was abstained through questionnaires and interview techniques. Both qualitative and quantitative methods and percentage were used to analyzed the data. The result indicated that the female students are not interested to do physical education practically, attitude of school community affect their performance, in both preparatory school, in adequacy of school facility and other teaching materials. Therefore, it is recommended that depending on the result, the concerned bodies such as teachers school directors and regional and sub- city educational bureau have to encourage females sunsets

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