Infulence of Culture on Girls Physical Education Learning: With Specific Reference to Some Secondary Schools in Horo Gudru Welega Zone, Oromiya Regional State
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2014-08
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Addis Abeba university
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of culture on girl’s physical education. The data gathered through questionnaire were analyzed by using frequency counts and percentages; the data gathered through interviews and observations were analyzed. The participants of this study were 6 physical education teachers, 4 directors, and 180 secondary school students in Shambu and Amuru secondary schools. Therefore, from the study population, 20%, i.e. 180 secondary school students were selected as a sample. The finding of the study showed that the influence of culture on girl’s physical education has severely affected female students; this was due to socio-culture practices, religion, and parental attitude. It is recommended to encourage female students as well as employing female physical education teachers, school principals, community and parents had the responsibility of resolving the current problem regarding the participation of female students in physical education program. Key word: Culture, Participation, Influence, Attitude, Community
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Culture; Participation; Influence; Attitude; Community