Physical Education Students’ Participation in Practical Classes among the Tertiary Institutions in Katsina State Nigeria.
Imam Aliyu Ahmed, Abba Umar, Gero Ibrahim Umar
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Vol. 11, July 2026
Abstract
The purpose of this paper was to investigate the attitude of undergraduates Physical Education students towards practical classes among the tertiary institutions in Katsina stat, a research question and one research null hypotheses were used to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. A total population of three hundred and forty (340) constituted the total population of this study with a sample of One hundred and eighty one (181) The participants were selected using random sampling technique to allowed each participant equal chance of being selected. Self-developed questionnaire titled “Attitude of physical education students towards practical classes’ questionnaire” (APESTPCQ) on a 4 point likert scale was used. The instrument was pilot-tested to ensure its reliability using Cronbach Alpha value at 0.70. Frequency count, percentages and t-test statistical analysis were used to analyze the data collected. The finding of this study implies that the attitude of undergraduate physical education students towards practical classes is significantly positive from the above analyses: It is therefore recommended that, Practical classes should be given proper allocation of time in the school time table that will enable students to develop positive attitudes undergraduate physical education students towards practical classes.
Citation
Imam, Aliyu Ahmed, Abba Umar & Gero, Ibrahim Umar. Physical Education Students’ Participation in Practical Classes among the Tertiary Institutions in Katsina State Nigeria. Nigeria Society for Sports Management Journal, 11, 57-67
Keywords
Physical Education, Practical Classes, Students Participation
Author Details
Imam, Aliyu Ahmed
Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education,
Federal University Dutsin-ma, Katsina State.
aaimam@fudutsinma.edu.ng, imamdaura@yahoo.com,
08065884845
Abba Umar
Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education,
Federal University Dutsin-ma, Katsina State.
abbakumar21@gmail.com
08109631306
Gero, Ibrahim Umar
Federal College of Animal Health & Production Technology Vom,
Plateau State
geroibrah@yahoo.com
08106507620