Students' Attitude towards Sports and Games at the Primary Level in Rawalpindi
Contributors
- Maheen Sehar M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
- Dr. M. Imran Yousuf Professor, Department of Education, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
- M. Adnan Riaz Lecturer, Department of Education, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
- Gulnaz Hameed Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Abstract
The present study focuses on the attitudes of primary school students towards sports and games and the sports facilities available in government primary schools to provide a healthy, interactive, and supportive learning environment. The goal of this study was to explore students' perceptions of physical activity and the reality of infrastructure to support physical activity in schools. The research design used was a descriptive survey using a quantitative approach with an observation checklist. The test population comprised Government Primary Schools of Rawalpindi District. A cluster sampling of five Government Primary Schools (GPS) was carried out, and information from 167 kindergarten V pupils in the selected schools was gathered. Structured questionnaires and classroom/field observation checklists were used to collect data. Results showed that the attitudes of the majority of primary pupils towards sport and games are very positive, and they see the importance of sport and games in maintaining and supporting pupils' health, happiness, and socialising. However, huge constraints were noted in the school infrastructure; for e.g. there were playgrounds in only three schools, Sports equipment in two schools and Marked play areas in two schools. Factors like school resource allocation and institutional support played an important role in physical activity involvement. The study overall found that student motivation for sports is good, but for effective engagement, facilities provision should be adequate, which indicates a great need to improve facilities in primary schools.
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Corresponding Author
Maheen Sehar
M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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