The Effects of Physical Condition and School Facilities in Students Learning Experience in Physical Education

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The school is a social institution entrusted with the formal education of the youth in the society. Sporting activities have been known to be an integral component ofthe educational programs of the most, if not all nations of the world. The importance to teaching and learning of the provision of adequate instructional facilities for education cannot be over-emphasized.

METHODS

The research design used for this study was a descriptive survey method. The teacher made questionnaires for the Grade 7 students. The questionnaire allowed the researchers to mark and analyze profile of Grade 7 students in regard the effects of poor physical condition and school facilities in shaping students learning experience in physical education.

RESULTS

A total of 40 Grade 7 students were selected as respondents. The result shows that 80% of the students learn from their experiences in and out of the classroom. Poor facilities in public schools signifies that students are not receiving their rights of having a sufficiently available and well-maintained school facilities.

DISCUSSIONS

The result demonstrates the need to enhance the quality education by providing information the inequality in education and they will also reveal to them that this inequality is not only closed by setting central exams but also by considering other factors. It also shows how school resources play an important role in the teaching/learning process and hence to student's performance.