scholarly journals Medical Exemption From Physical Education in Secondary School Students // Oslobođanje učenika srednjih škola od nastave fizičkog vaspitanja

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidija Marković ◽  
Višnja Đorđić
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Total Percentage ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Conversational Interviews ◽  
Novi Sad

Physical education of today faces many challenges, one of them being students’ medical exemption. Previous studies suggest that reasons for exemption from physical education might not be only medical, but related to students’ lack of motivation, miscommunication with PE teacher etc. The aim of the study was to examine the extent of the problem of medical exemption from physical education in secondary schools. The sample included 5226 students, 2068 males and 3158 females, from secondary schools in Novi Sad (Serbia). Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and chi-square test. In addition a set of conversational interviews with PE teachers was conducted and analyzed. Total percentage of medically exempted students was 3.73%. A significant relation between gender and medical exemption was identified, while age and PE teachers’ gender were not significantly related to medical exemption. The results indicate that female students are more likely to be medically exempted from physical education in secondary school than their male counterparts. Qualitative data revealed that in addition to medical reasons, there might be others, as well: less interest in physical activity, instructional content that does not meet students’ needs, self-consciousness about physical appearance, girls’ perceptions of physical activity and sports as non-feminine, etc. PE teachers should plan for diverse and positive learning experiences for all student, while motivating them to develop an active lifestyle.

scholarly journals Secondary School Students’ Perception of the Acquisition of Social Science Skill

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 126
Author(s):  
José María Álvarez Martínez-Iglesias ◽  
Pedro Miralles Martínez ◽  
Jesús Molina Saorín ◽  
Francisco Javier Trigueros Cano
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Linearity Test ◽  
Ordinal Test

The aim of this study is to find out the relevance of the competences worked on in the area of social science, specifically in the subjects of geography and history, through the perceptions of pupils in the 4th year of compulsory secondary education (ESO). In order to carry out the survey, a purposive sampling was carried out in which more than 1400 4th year ESO students (in Spain) participated. In addition, using a Likert-type scale of our own creation called Evaluation of the Perception of Social Science Competences (EPECOCISO) and following a design of quantitative methodology, an exploratory factor analysis was carried out with the analysis software SPSS through the descriptive process, which allowed us to select the three factors that make up the study. Subsequently, correlations were established between factors through Pearson’s test, and between the different variables that make up each one of them with the socio-demographic variables (distinguishing between ordinal and nominal variables) through the chi-square test of independence and Cramer’s V test (nominal), as well as the linearity test, Goodman’s gamma test, and the Kruskal (ordinal) test. Finally, one of the most important conclusions of this study is that the difficulties encountered by students in the acquisition of competences is conditioned by the development of the assessment processes that are carried out.

scholarly journals Psycho-administrative determinants for choice of physical education among senior secondary school students at external examination bodies

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-118
Author(s):  
Olusola Samson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Senior Secondary School ◽  
External Examination ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Senior Secondary

Empirical observations reveal low enrolment of senior secondary school students for physical education at external examination bodies. The poor rate of students' choice of the subject at this level is a matter of concern to professionals, given the fact of monumental benefits of physical education as a science subject to humanity. The study was conducted to examine how psycho-administrative factors influence the choice of physical education by senior secondary school students at external examination bodies (in Nigeria) to come up with modalities to increase enrolment of the subject at external examination bodies. Descriptive method was applied for the study due to large respondents involved. Self-developed validated questionnaire tagged psycho-administrative determinants for choice of physical education among senior secondary school students at external examination bodies (PADGPEAS) was applied for the research. Out of three thousand and twenty-four (3024) questionnaire forms administered, only two thousand and fifty (2950) copies completed and returned were coded for analysis, with the use of descriptive statistics of percentages and nonparametric statistics of Chi-square (x 2) at 0.05 level of significant. Results unraveled a remarkable influence of psycho-administrative variables on the choice at physical education among senior secondary school students at external examination bodies. Based on this outcome, it is suggested that utilization of variety of methods by physical education teachers will go a long way to kindle the interest of the students for the subject. Enlightenment of students and parents on the values of physical education will facilitate remarkable positive attitude of both parts that relocate their position in favor of the subject.

Physical Activity and Environmental Influences during Secondary School Physical Education

2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bik C. Chow ◽  
Thomas L. McKenzie ◽  
Lobo Louie
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Movement Skills ◽  
Instruction Time ◽  
Trained Observers ◽  
The U.S

Physical activity engagement during physical education is important for many reasons, including developing physical fitness and movement skills and promoting health. Much more is known about physical activity in elementary than secondary schools. We examined physical activity and how it was influenced by instructor-related and environmental characteristics during 238 lessons taught by 65 physical education specialists in 30 randomly selected secondary schools in Hong Kong. Trained observers used SOFIT (System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time) in randomly selected grade 7–12 classes over a 6-month period. Results showed students engaged in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) about 35% of lesson time, a level similar to that found in U.S. elementary schools and short of the U.S. Healthy People 2010 objective of 50% engagement time. Multiple regression analyses found that six potentially modifiable variables contributed to 35% of the variability in lesson MVPA percent.

scholarly journals Psychosocial and Physical Benefits of Exercise Among Rural Secondary School Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
Alliance Kubayi Ntwanano ◽  
Eric Pule
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Sport ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Physically Attractive ◽  
Practical Implications

Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the benefits of physical exercise among secondary school students. Participants in the study were 251 students (120 boys and 131 girls) attending three public secondary schools in the Hlanganani rural area of South Africa. A validated questionnaire was used to collect data. Results of this study indicated that students exercised to be with their friends, to be physically attractive and compete with others. The findings of this study have practical implications for promoting participation in physical activity among students in rural schools. In an effort to promote physical activity participation, schools should be provided with quality sports infrastructure and funding so that they can implement school sport programmes. Finally, the teaching of physical education should be emphasised in schools as it is the cornerstone for children’s involvement in physical activity.

scholarly journals Investigation of Physical Activity Levels of Physical Education and Sports School Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 347-355
Author(s):  
Mehmet YILDIRIM
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Education Department ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Academic Year

The aim of this research is to determine the physical activity levels of physical education and sports school students and to examine the physical activity levels according to some demographic characteristics. The objective of the research is composed of 480 students who are studying different programs in Bozok University Physical Education and Sports School in 2017-2018 academic year. The sample of the research is composed of 300 students’ determined random sampling method among the students studying in Bozok University Physical Education and Sports School in 2017-2018 academic year. Demographic information about the students in the survey was obtained with the personal information form and information about the level of participation in physical activity by the International Physical Activity Scale (Short form). Frequency, percentage, cross tables, Chi-Square and ANOVA tests were used in the analysis of the data. As a result of the analyzes; statistically significant differences were found between physical activity levels according to gender, body mass index, education department, sports branch and cigarette use variables (p<.05).

scholarly journals Motivational climate, need satisfaction, self-determined motivation, and physical activity of students in secondary school physical education in China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruzhuan Chen ◽  
Lijuan Wang ◽  
Bingnan Wang ◽  
Yulan Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
School Students

Abstract Background: On the basis of the integration constructs from self-determination theory (SDT) and achievement goal theory (AGT), this study aims to investigate the relationship among classroom motivational climate from four perspectives (i.e. autonomy support, relatedness support, task-involving climate and ego-involving climate), three psychological needs (i.e. autonomy, competence and relatedness), self-determined motivation and physical activity (PA) in secondary physical education (PE). Methods: Participants consisted of 1,186 Chinese students aged 11 to 16 years from three secondary schools in Shanghai. Accelerometers were utilized to measure moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Questionnaires were used to measure SDT variables (i.e. classroom motivational climate, perceived competence, autonomy, relatedness and self-determined motivation). Structural equation modelling (SEM) was adopted to analyse the hypothesised relationship.Results: SEM analysis revealed that task-involving climate and autonomy support were positively associated with autonomy, relatedness and competence. Relatedness support was positively related with autonomy and relatedness, whereas ego-involving climate was only associated with competence. The three psychological needs positively affected self-determined motivation, and self-determined motivation positively affected the MVPA time of secondary school students in PE lessons.Conclusion: These findings support a model of motivation that integrates SDT and AGT, provides new insight into understanding MVPA in Chinese PE, and establishes a solid basis for intervention research.

Some Factors Associated with Substance Abuse among Secondary School Students in Trinidad and Tobago

1994 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Singh ◽  
N. Mustapha
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Religious Involvement ◽  
Educational Expectations ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Chi Square Test

This study attempts to investigate factors associated with involvement in substance abuse in Trinidad and Tobago, through a survey of 1603 secondary school students, aged fourteen to eighteen years. Analysis of the data using the Chi-square test indicates a significant association ( p < .001) between involvement in substance abuse and the following factors: grades at school, importance of religious involvement, amount of spending money obtained, confidence placed in parents/peers, parental involvement in alcohol consumption and educational expectations. Generally, the study indicates that youth less committed to traditional values, show a greater tendency to be involved in substance abuse. Involvement also appears to be associated with low self esteem and low educational expectations.

scholarly journals Influence of Group Counselling Programmes in Facilitating the Vocational Choice of Secondary School Students in Jalingo Education Zone, Taraba State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (08) ◽  
pp. 20414-20426
Author(s):  
Dr. Abigail Seth Karfe ◽  
Segilola Isaac Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Vocational Choice ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Group Counselling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Research Questions

The study investigated the influence of group counselling programmes on the vocational choice of secondary school students in Jalingo Education Zone, Taraba state, Nigeria. The design of the study was descriptive survey. The population consist of 3,485 Students from 41   secondary schools in Jalingo education zone. The sample size of the study was 480 respondents from 12 public secondary schools in Jalingo education zone. The researcher’s self-developed questionnaire formed the instruments for data collection, validated by three experts from the department of educational foundations in Taraba State University.  A Cronbach Alpha reliability of co-efficient method was employed to ensure the reliability of the instrument at 0.768. Three research questions and three null hypotheses were used to guide the study. Descriptive statistic of mean score was used to answer the research questions. Chi square (Χ2) inferential statistics was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. A checklist of 53 different vocations and 21-items questionnaire in four Likert point scale with demographic variables of the respondents was used for data collection.   The study recommends that government should give group counselling priority, train more professional counsellors; counsellors and principals should give students adequate attention and should create more awareness and provide accurate information to students on group counselling to facilitate their vocational choice irrespective of their age and gender.

scholarly journals Resilience and Adolescents Educational Advancement among Secondary School Students in Mbanga Sub Division, Cameroon

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
N. Zinkeng Martina ◽  
Hannah A. Kolle ◽  
Nsom Emmanuel
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Difficult Situation ◽  
Personal Initiative ◽  
Educational Advancement ◽  
Chi Square Test

The focus of this study was on Resilience and Adolescence Educational Advancement in Secondary Schools in Mbanga Sub Division Cameroon. The main objective was to find out the role of self-concept a component of resilience on the educational advancement of adolescence. Self-concept was operationalized in terms of; knowledge about and belief about self; self-ability and taking personal initiative, overcoming difficulties and identifying negative aspect of self. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative method for data collection. Purposive and simple random techniques were used in selecting the participant. The sample comprised of 260 students from three secondary schools involving 151 (58.1%) female and 109 (41.9%) male between the ages of 12-19 years. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 23.0) with the aid of descriptive and inferential statistics.  Spearman’s rho test and Chi-square test were the inferential statistical tests adopted for the study .Chi-square test was used and the qualitative data was analyzed using the thematic analysis technique with the aid of themes, groundings/frequency and quotations. The findings revealed that: majority of the adolescents 256(98.5%) have good knowledge and belief and their self-ability. For overcoming difficulties and identifying negative aspects of self, 233(89.6%) affirmed that they can easily identify negative things about themselves. Also, majority of the adolescents 225 (86.5%) agreed that they always take initiative to overcome difficult situation in their life. In all the finding showed that (68.3%) of the adolescence have positive self-concept while (37.1%) of them have negative self-concept. Those with positive self-concept also have a high passion for educational advancement. Self-concept was found to have a significant relationship with educational advancement of adolescence. Some recommendations were made especially that guidance counsellors in schools should assist students in building a positive self-concept which will enable them to remain more resilient and focused on their educational engagements.

scholarly journals Playing traditional games vs. free-play during physical education lesson to improve physical activity: a comparison study

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 178-187
Author(s):  
'Arif B. Azlan ◽  
Nadzirah Ismail ◽  
Nor Farah Mohamad Fauzi ◽  
Ruzita Abd. Talib
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Total Activity ◽  
Free Play ◽  
School Students ◽  
Activity Count ◽  
The Mean

Background and Study Aim. Non-sport activities like traditional games can be a practical way to promote physical activity (PA) during physical education (PE) lessons, especially among those who are less inclined towards sports. The purpose of this study is to compare the PA variables and acceptance between playing traditional games and free-play during physical education lessons among secondary school students. Material and Methods. Fifty-six (n = 56) subjects participated in this study wore accelerometers for a total of 40 minutes during each PE lesson to record PA. In the first week, a 40-min free-play PE lesson was done while in the second week, a 40-min PE lesson incorporated with traditional games (TG-PE lesson) was done. After following both lessons, subjects filled up a questionnaire on acceptance of TG-PE and free-play PE lessons. Results. The mean total activity count (p < 0.05) and time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) (p < 0.05) were 20% and 19% greater respectively during TG-PE lesson compared to free-play PE lesson. The mean acceptance scores showed students preferred playing TG (19.29 ± 4.21; p < 0.00) over free-play PE lesson (17.59 ± 3.13). Conclusions. In conclusion, incorporating fun and meaningful activities such as TG during PE lessons can serve as an alternative strategy to promote PA during school hours. Further studies are warranted to determine other types of TG that may promote PA among secondary school students.

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