dc.contributor.author |
Agyemang, S. M. |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2024-04-29T16:04:33Z |
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dc.date.available |
2024-04-29T16:04:33Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2022 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/3430 |
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dc.description |
A thesis in the Department of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Sports, Faculty of Science Education, submitted to the School of
Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Philosophy
(Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sports)
in the University of Education, Winneba
MAY, 2022 |
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dc.description.abstract |
The purpose of this study was to compare the attitude of junior high and senior high
school students towards physical activity (PA) and further determine the prevalence
of PA among the cohorts. The present study employed a descriptive cross sectional
mixed-method approach where 725 participants with age interval between 12 and 19
years from 5 JHS and 1 SHS in Abetifi-Kwahu were used as study sample. A
multistage technique was used for sampling the participants. The attitudes were
assessed by using a self-administered questionnaire, thus the Student’s Attitude
towards Physical Activity Skill (SAPA). Four dimensions of attitudes were
considered for data collection, namely: social experience, health and fitness, aesthetic
experience, and catharsis. Data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages.
However, homogeneity of variance was tested using Levine’s test. Normality was
tested using the Shapiro–Wilk test. Descriptive statistics of the participants were
presented as mean and standard deviation (SD). Independent T-test was conducted to
find the differences while bivariate correlation was used to find the relationship
between students’ attitude towards physical activity and their prevalence of the
activities. Results of the study showed that JHS and SHS students in Abetifi have a
favourable attitude towards physical activities and they like to participate in such
activities to improve their health. The results did not find a significant difference in
the attitude of JHS and SHS students towards PA. However, most of the participants
were aware of the benefits related to participating in PA. The findings also revealed
that the prevalence of PA among JHS and SHS students was high, with walking and
jogging being the most highly rated PA among students in Abetifi. There was also a
positive correlation between students’ attitude and prevalence of physical activity
engagement. Based on the findings, the study recommended that GES should increase
the amount and quality of physical activity in schools by improving physical
education lessons, introduce in the schools a 30 minute walking and jogging activity
on a routine basis throughout the week before or after the academic period. In-service
training should be organized for teachers on PA and how to inculcate PA into
teaching other subjects. |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
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dc.publisher |
University of Education, Winneba |
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dc.subject |
Senior High School |
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dc.subject |
physical activity |
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dc.subject |
Abetifi-Kwahu |
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dc.subject |
Ghana |
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dc.title |
Attitude of junior and senior high school students towards physical activity in Abetifi-Kwahu |
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dc.type |
Thesis |
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