An Investigation of Female Students’ Participation in Extra-Curricular Sport: The Case of Bole Sub-City Selected Three Secondary Schools
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2016-09-01
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Addis Ababa University
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The aim of this study was to investigate female students‟ participation in extra-curricular sport in three selected secondary schools found in A.A at Bole Sub city. The research was designed to be conducted by descriptive survey method and the participants in this research were 90 female students, 10 Physical education teachers and 3 school principals. The participants were selected by simple random and purposive sampling techniques. The instruments in this study were questionnaires, interview and field observation. To analyze the collected data, both qualitative and quantitative methods were employed. Moreover, Data analysis and interpretation were made in terms of mean, tables, graphs, figures and descriptive statements and explanations. The major findings of the study depict that female students‟ participation in extracurricular sport is low due to lack of facilities, awareness and budget, unmotivated teachers, psychological barriers, in appropriate training method and poor relationship among students, teachers and school principals. Finally, the researcher recommended based on the findings that there should be collaboration among stakeholders to facilitate materials, create awareness about use of ECAs, minimize students‟ psychological barriers, allocate budget, use proper training ,use time effectively and motivate students and teachers to participate actively in ECAs.
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Participation, extracurricular activities, physical Education, Facilities and inactivates.