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THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOL THE

PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS

BY
Zia ul Islam

Roll No. 3962

Thesis submitted to Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan in the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
of Physical Education

Master in Physical Education

MARDAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL

EDUCATION MARDAN
Affiliated with

ABDUL WALI KHAN UNIVERSITY MARDAN

SESSION (2019-20)

APPROVAL SHEET
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The researcher has completed the appropriate work on “THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL
ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOLS AND THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS” in partial
fulfillment of the requirement for the award of degree of MPED from Abdul Wali Khan
University Mardan.

Supervisor: _________________

External Examiner __________________

Chairman of Department of

Physical Education & Sports AWKUM: __________________

Date: __________________

MASTER IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (SESSION 2019-20)

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Dedication

This study is dedicated to my parents who are

source of guidance and prayers for me and my

teacher who thought me and to those who are

striving in the path of ALLAH ALMIGHTY

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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First of all, I am grateful to the Almighty ALLAH for the establishing me to complete

this project.

For the completion of our report I am indebted to plenty of people for their very sincere

cooperation that they extended to me at various stages. First and foremost problem that

every student faces is the selection of a Report. I am very thankful to my supervisor for

helping me out in time of confusion. During our course and the execution of my report, I

had a real chance to learn from his vast experience and immense knowledge.

I am very thankful to all department members of Health & Physical Education. That they

have guide and provide me valuable information regarding my report.

ABSTRICT
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The objective of the study investigate and describe “The Role of physical Activity in School The

perception of Teachers”. For this reason Data has been collected from 50 Physical teachers of 50

various Government High School district Mardan Tehsil Takht Bhai, through Structured

Questionnaire Data is collected under five point liker’s scale. The result shows that Most of

teacher`s believed that physical activities is not merely physical advantages of students but also

physical activities positively effects students learning, Behaviors, Academic performances and

social life of the students. Mostly the teachers believed that students’ contributions in physical

activities prevent themselves from different type diseases and drug abuses. For healthy lifestyle

the contribution of physical activities and exercises are very essential. In the upcoming period for

students absolutely cause their physical and mental ability in constructive mode and deliver good

personalities to the societies. The physical activities are very less in KP and District Mardan due

to the non-availability of grounds and related resources. The conducting of regular sports

activities ground and related resources are very less. The evidence of this research study is

essential for the development of project of strengthening the role of physical exercise in

improving fitness, mental health and learning among Mardan students. High quality education

entail the country’s growth. The consistent bachelor’s program be increase and encouraged in

order to groom and provide more eligible graduates for the area of physical education and

athletics.

Key Word: Curriculum, Physique, PE, DPA, ADHD, OED, Questionnaire

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

S.NO TOPICS PAGE NO

i. TITLE PAGE 1

ii. APPROVAL CERTIFICATE 2

iii. DEDICATION 3

iv. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 4

v. ABSTARCT 5

vi TABLE OF CONTENTS 6

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCATION 8

1.1 STUDY BACKGROUND 8

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 11

1.3 RESEACH OBJECTIVES 12

1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS 12

1.5 DELIMITATION 12

2 CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW 13

3 CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 18

4 CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS OF DATA 21

5 CHAPTER 5: Conclusion & Recommendation 38

5.1 DISCUSSION 40

RECOMMENDATION 41

Conclusion 42

5.2 References 43
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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Study Background

It is extensively said that healthy body has healthy mind. It demonstrate the importance
of physical exercise and their effects on pupils’ behavior, fitness and subsequently learning and
success at high school level at district Mardan Tehsil Takht Bhai. If a student take part in daily
games and workout, he must be perform to be a man of fun and fitness. If we could check the
foreign news and research it shows that 80% of population of the world is interested in games
and athletics. In addition the 80% of the participation of the public, media obtains substantial
rewards from games as they are telecasting on line. The percentage is clear in terms of value of
athletic activity and world associations in terms of games. It shows vital role in the instructional
process by improving physical activity and health.as well as developing physical competences
and trust in students as they gain range of motor skills.

This study is commenced to discover the advantages and disadvantages of physical exercise at
the school level as well as the awareness of teacher related to sports and physical activities.

Physical education enhance the whole school curriculum by assimilating and linking information
from other teaching areas to physical activities and comprehension of motor skills. Physical
activities improves self-esteem, healthy social growth, and cooperative behavior (Green, 2008).

Moreover, students who are cerebrally involved and fit have higher point averages than

those who are less fit, the enhancement in academic, emotional and physical health is possible

through physical exercise (Hennessy, 1996). It is broadly recognized that physical education can

and should play a serious role in the growth of fitness and behavior among the students. Health

promotion has been known as “the primary aim of physical education in many countries

(Telama, 2005).
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Policies that inspired physical exercise in schools are critical in answering the assumed

obesity/ health prevalent. Sports teaching methods has two basic goals: People educating by

sports are physically active. Physical activities education require teaching skills, beliefs and

materials about physical activities, secure lifestyle and how to deliver almost oneʼs own health.

Policies that encourage physical exercise in schools are critical in solving the alleged

obesity/health epidemic. Sports pedagogy has two primary goals: educating people to be

physically active and educating people by sports. Physical activity education entails teaching

skills, beliefs, and information about physical activities, safe lifestyles, and how to provide about

one's own health. Educating by sport entails using sport as a tool to promote the professional

development of students and youth. It is possible to teach students emotional and communication

skills by athletics, as well as the importance of physical exercise and a healthier way of life as

part of fitness and ethical reasoning (Laakso 2007).

There is excess of research to support the idea that aerobic movement are useful to one’s

health. Physical exercise, for instance can assists in minimization of cardiovascular diseases,

type 2 diabetes, numerous tumors, metabolic syndrome, and neurological disorder such as

anxiety and depression. Dustan et al., 2007; Katzmarzyk et al., 2009; Jaakkola et al., 2013)

Physical movements have a positive impact on the composition of the body, such as density.

(Bouchard et al., 2007; World Health Organization, 2001; Jakola et al., 2013)

The historical development in cultural perceptions of physical exercise has been used to

characterize today’s key pattern and challenges in physical education instruction. Physical

practices’ importance has not always been well appreciated by their practitioners or the general

public. One big issue has been an individual’s lack of veneration for his participation in physical
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activities. For instance, one can never practice the algebra he or she educated in school again, but

may have uncountable applications for hand –eye coordination and marginally maximized lungs

ability (Hennessy, 1996). The significance and quality of physical activity is now extensively

recognized. It is recognized to have permanent precautionary health opportunities, readiness for

physical challenges of everyday life, and selections for the utilization of free time. It integrates

the chances to engage in a number of health–promoting physical activities settings with the

attainment of motor skills essential for the fruitful accomplishment of daily responsibility

(Hennessy, 1996).

Sports has also revealed the need to include other socially excluded people. Social status, gender

and disability are major obstacles to cultivating young people’s physical abilities, attitudes, and

inspiration for sports activities (Kirk, 2004; In Crosby, 2009). Therefore, there is evidence that it

is crucial to improve the level of physical activities in any area. The research focuses on the

health, behavioral growth, habits and well-being of district Mardan high school students. Various

risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, similarly physical inactivity and unhealthy intake

patterns, and identified in childhood (Harris et al., 1997). Physical education in schools desires a

healthy outlook about physical activity as well as equipment. As a result, school at all stages

should foster and stimulate healthy attitudes toward physical activity by presenting chances to

study physical skills and contribute in physical activities( American Heart Association, 1992)

Involvement of athletic activity improves physical strength and boots mental clarity ; it is

common saying that a sound mind is in a sound body. Students’ grade point averages in school

has been improved by physical education (International society of Sport Psychology, 1992).

On the other hand the existing research as only focused on teachers’ perception but can’t

be restrict to them. For the provision of best probable resources to the local students in in school
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promises as well as in the local community grounds the youth affairs and local sports department

is working on priority basis. The District youth and sports officers are continuously conducting

surveys with the assistance of local administration to cover up the needs of local youth but it’s

not the duties of the local senior players are also to contribute in the working papers with the

department so to provide best possible resources to resident players and make District Mardan

healthy physically and mentally. It plays a vital role in the instructional process by improving

physical activities and health, as well as developing physical capabilities and trust in the pupils

as they get a range of motor skills. This study is started to explore the advantages and

disadvantages of physical exercises in the school as well as the perception of teachers related to

sports and physical activities.

1.2 problem Statement

Physical exercise has the capability to positive effect to positively affect children by
instilling good behaviors that can last a lifetime. Teachers may play an important role in
influencing children's physical activity habits, fitness, and learning since they spend the majority
of their time at school. Taking time away from physical education can have a detrimental effect
on standardized test results as well as on teachers' end-of-year assessments. The changes make it
difficult to engage in physical exercise and can lead to the increasing obesity epidemic. The aim
of addressing the problem is to get a better understanding of high school teachers' views of
students' physical activity during school hours.

1.3 study significance.

The purpose of this study is to get insight into physical education teacher’s prospects of
physical activities during school timing, as well as the impact that physical activities may have
on factors such as students’ academic performance and mental health. The objective of this study
is to enhance to current research by exploring instructor points of view on significance of
physical practice at school, likely perceived gains of assimilating physical activities on regular
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basis at school atmosphere, and methods that physical activities can be used to complement or
expand school activities.

The purpose of this study is to know about teachers perceptions of physical exercise at
school timing as well as the effect physical activity may have on aspect such as mental health
and students’ academic achievement. The objective of this study is to contribute to existing
research by investigating teacher’s perspective on the role of physical exercise at school,
potential perceived benefits of incorporating physical activities in to daily school environment,
and ways that physical activities can be functional to increase or enhance school activities.

1.4 Objective of the study

1. To explore teachers perception about the role of physical activities on students health.

2. To study teachers perception about the role of physical activities on students’ academic
performance.

3. To examine teachers perceptions about the role of physical activities on students behavior.

1.5 Research Question.

What is the teacher perceptions of the role of physical activity on student’s social life?

1. What is the perception of teachers that impact of physical activities on student character
during the class room?
2. What is the effect of physical activities on the student’s temperament?

1.6 Delimitation

The existing research required a lot of time and financial support but the shortage of time and
resources only fifty physical education teachers from 50 different government high schools of
District Mardan Tehsil Takht Bhai. This study should be also carried out in other department but
we have just selected one department.
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CHAPTER 2

LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 classroom and physical activities
Exercise should not be considered in isolation. It is based on the lessons and activities of

the teacher, allowing students to move through the learning environment. Stretching breaks,

social exercises that involve classroom movements, or activities that bring learning to learning

are all examples of this. Exercise events will be included, where students go directly for health

purposes. As a result, regular physical activity does not need to be a definite exercise, but rather

a powerful teacher posting to help students with self-control and empathy and the need for their

bodies to move regularly. Students' understanding of their bodies can be openly trained in

athletics and fitness schools, or it can be used in combat to motivate students in the classroom.

Thomas and McDougall explain the importance of physical activity in the classroom, adding that

it is believed that some 200 percent of the children's daily activities are planted in the school. As

a result, the school is an effective intervention point that can be used effectively to teach students

how to live a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity. Teachers can meet the physical needs

of students in the classroom by incorporating movement activities.

2.2 Physical Activities and its Importance

Exercise in schools is emphasized many times during the group activities, and it will

become more important for children in their normal lives. Janssen and LeBlanc (2010) found that

"exercise is linked to many health benefits for school-age children." In his paper “Impact of
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Physical Activity on Mental Well-Being,” Dr. Kenneth notes that this inactive lifestyle can lead

to “illness and death from heart disease.” These effects, however, are the result of high levels of

unemployment, emphasizing that low-level jobs are the main causes of obesity and diabetes.

These important issues in the lives of students today are closely related to the transformation and

expansion of technology. As a result, because young people spend most of their time in school, it

is important that their time be spent helping the students' physical health.

The literature promotes the use of movement to benefit students' mental and emotional well-

being in addition to their physical well-being. Students, as mentioned earlier, spend most of their

lives in school and in the classroom. Each child has different learning needs and skills, as well as

different needs for self-control and mental health awareness. It plays an important role in the

teaching process by improving physical activity and health, as well as developing physical

fitness and confidence as students gain a range of motor skills. This study was conducted to

evaluate the pros and cons of physical activity at school level and the teacher's perspective on

sports and physical activity.

2.3 Behavior in Class

There are a number of benefits to combining exercise and exercise in the school environment and

in teaching. Children are always on the move and often find it difficult to stay still. Students may

find it difficult to keep quiet and to focus on the teacher. They may be unable to concentrate and,

as a result, be distracted or even disturbed by doctrines. Students who have had the option of

roaming the classroom are doing better in the classroom. This change in behavior after being

allowed to move around, as noted by Tomporowski (2003), suggests that there is a link between

movement and behavior in the classroom.

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Another area in which physical activity and physical activity in the school environment may be

to facilitate student attention. In order to reach learners with different learning styles and skills,

teachers need to incorporate a variety of strategies into their classrooms. Exercise and movement

can help teachers differentiate their teaching from the classroom in order to enhance students'

ability to concentrate on what they are learning. In his study "Effects of Acute Bouts of Exercise

on Cognition," Tomporowski (2003) explores the effects of vigorous exercise on cognition.

“Studies have shown that the frequency of behavioral problems in adolescents was significantly

lower following exercise sessions than non-exercise days,” he notes (Tomporowksi, 2003). He

concludes that physical activity and exercise help children to relax and to concentrate.

The role of physical activity in this study gave students the opportunity to release energy that

would have hindered their ability to focus on the learning environment.

2.4 |Socio-Emotional growth and self-efficacy

The benefits of exercise and class movement go beyond simply changing students' behavior and

helping them to concentrate. Movement also allows benefits that are not always created

consciously or planned by the teacher. In the article “Integration between Community

Motivational, Physical Education Standards and Physical Behavior among Youth” According to

WeihongNing (2012), efficiency, a sense of human ability to successfully perform a particular

behavior, is widely considered. As a psychological measure of adherence to physical activity. ”

During their formative years, students will face a variety of situations that will test their

confidence and resilience, both academically and socially. This may be supported by movement

in the classroom. . ”
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Student social life may benefit from exercise and physical activity. Collecting games or whole

class breaks or student-led exercises can help students engage with their peers inside and outside

the classroom. According to Tomporowski's research, "children who engage in physical activity

that promote collaboration, sharing, and learning to obey rules learn skills that translate

classroom settings" (2008). According to the study, as students participate in exercise, their self-

esteem and ability to interact with others increases.

Exercise and walking contribute to the well-being of the class. Previous effects of class

movement, such as improved behavior and efficiency, all contribute to a student's success in the

classroom. Learners' reading skills will improve once they are able to move around. Jenkins,

Mulrine, and Prater (2008) discuss this in their paper, noting that action "will increase activity in

the brain areas involved in memory, concentration, spatial vision, speech, and emotions." As a

result, physical activity may be closely related to other aspects of a student's life, such as

memory and motivation.

Physical activity and training, according to studies, can enhance a student's performance in the

classroom, and a teacher's implementation of it can support their students' overall education.

As previously stated, students with all cognitive levels benefit from movement and physical

activity in the classroom. In a study of children with autism aged five to seven who were given

time to move, it was discovered that antecedent activity resulted in decreases in self-stimulatory

behavior and increases in academic classroom behavior.

According to Tomporowksi (2003), "the self-stimulatory behavior of children with autism is

diminished directly after bursts of physical exercise," implying that "implementing pulses of

physical activity and movement will be of great help to students whose exceptionalities or
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special needs cause self-stimulatory behavior."Movement can allow children with special needs,

such as autism, to self-regulate, which can lead to greater attention in the classroom.

Students with disabilities can have difficulty focusing in learning for long periods of time.

Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), for example, often exhibit

aggressive behaviour in class as well as “distractibility and sometimes impulsivity” (OED).

Students with ADHD can be punished for their inability to pay attention or for disrupting the

rhythm of the curriculum. Jenkins, Marline, and Prater (2008) describe in their paper how

“teachers often ask students with ADHD to make up...assignments during non-academic courses,

lunch, gym time, or after school.” This behavior does not benefit the instructor because it does

not "offer the students the ability to partake in physical activity that provide them with sufficient

time for movement and give their minds a required break from academics." There is also proof

that preventing students with ADHD from exercising can trigger certain classroom-related

issues” (Jenkins et Al, 2003).This study stresses the importance of allowing students to be

physically active and walk about in the classroom.

On the other side the current research as only focused on teacher’s perception but can’t be

limited to them. The local sports and youth affairs department are also working to provide best

possible resources to the local students in schools level as well as in the community grounds. The

District youth and sport officer are regularly conducting surveys with the help of local

administration to core up the needs of local youth but it’s not only their responsibilities the local

senior players are also to be involved in the working papers with the department so to provide

best possible resources to local players and make District Mardan healthy physically and

mentally.
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The sports grounds are very limited in District Mardan or in the ownership of private persons the

local peoples are also very important to look after the matters of providing lands to sports

grounds which is the better way to provide sports opportunities for the local schools players of

District Mardan KP

CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter deals with method and procedure of research which has been separated in the
following sections.

3.1 Research Methodology

It is the procedure through which a research is carried out. The first is quantitative and

the second one is qualitative. Normally, qualitative RM is used in literary research, while

quantitative research is used in linguistic research. In this study quantitative research approach is

used, which believes in ultimate fact, the importance will be on objective research to recognize

the solution to the elevated questions, which are the part of physical activity. On student health,

student behavior, and academic performance of the students with perception of the teachers.

Five-point Likert scale were sued to assessed the respondents’ attitude about physical exercise

and show their level of agreement and disagreement with each question. A questionnaire was

distributed among fifty (50) teachers of various (50) government boys high schools in District

Mardan Tehsil Takht Bhai

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3.2 NATURE OF THE STUDY

The nature of this study is quantitative.

3.3 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

For everyone physical activities are very crucial in their life because contribution in physical

activities people physically, mentally and socially feeling fit and fresh and they stop themselves

from various diseases with the support of physical activities.

3.4 SAMPLE TECHNIQUES AND SIZE

This research was carried out in one tehsil in District Mardan. Fifty 50 physical education

teachers from fifty 50 different government high schools in District Mardan Tehsil Takht Bhai.

The sample should have a proper presentation of the entire Tehsil Takht Bhai District Mardan.

3.5 TOOL FOR DATA COLLECTION

To collect data for this research project for this purpose a total of 15 related questions were
included. For the respondent to collect data a closed questionnaire was developed.

3.4 FRAMEWORK

The questionnaire is used to conduct this study. The term quantitative approaches refers
to an approaches and patterns that began in specific field of research. It is necessary to examine
the questionnaire materials carefully to determine if the curriculum exactly characterize the
current affairs. Subsequently this research is restricted to essay composition skills, writing skills
may not be studied. A questionnaire was distributed to collect primary data for this study in
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Government High Schools in District Mardan Tehsil Takht Bhai, which is located in Pakistan’s
province KP
The tools requires for the use of a questionnaire, also known as an attitudinal scale. The

questionnaire consist on the statements on which opinions were expected on five point liker’s

scale such as Agreed, strongly agreed, undecided, disagreed and strongly disagreed. The study

population comprised 50 teachers from different high school in District Mardan Tehsil Takhat

Bhai KP. The data is processed quantitatively.

The results are presented in the tables’ base on the responses of the teachers to a

questionnaire. This study has also been tested using methodological measures. The suggestions

was taken from the review of evidence and observations, and it serves as base for the

constructing of recommendation.
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CHAPTER 04

ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS

This section presents the analysis, of data and conclusion of the collected data from the
respondents, all 50 schools and physical education instructors. The following given questions
about physical activities were asked from the respondents through questionnaire.

Table: 4.1: the sports activities and exercise can create good physiques of schools students?

Teachers Perception Numbers Percentage

SA 24 (48%)

A 9 (18%)

SD 10 (20%)

D 3 (6%)

N/A 4 (8%)
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8%
6%
48% Strongly agree
8%
Agree
Strongly disagree,
20% Disagree
N/A

Table A indicates that the total respondents of the study were 50, in which is strongly agreed
which is 24 (28%), the respondent were agreed 9 (18%), 10 respondents were strongly disagreed
(20%), 3 of the respondents were disagreed (6%) and 4 respondents were neutral which is (8%)
of the sample.

Table: 4.2: Daily activities involving students are looking healthier than those not actively
participating in sport activities?

TEACHERS PERCEPTION NUMBERS Percentage

SA 15 (30%)

A 14 (28%)

SD 11 (22%)

D 5 (10%)

N/A 5 (10%)
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10%
28%
10% Strongly agree
Agree
22% Strongly disagree,
30% Disagree
N/A

A cross tabulation results highlights that the out of 50 respondents 15 (30%) strongly

agreed with the given question “Daily activities involving students are looking healthier than

those not actively participating in sport activities?” further it shows that 14(28%) of the

respondents were agreed and 11(22%) of the respondent were strongly disagreed. Moreover it

also explained that 5(10%) of the respondent were disagreed and 5(10%) of the respondent were

neutral.

Table: 4.3: Those students are mentally strong whose participation level is more as

compare to less participating students.

Teachers perception Numbers percentage

SA 19 (38%)

A 13 (26%)

SD 5 (10%)

D 7 (14%)

N/A 6 (12%)
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Strongly agree
Agree 10%
Strongly 12% 38%
disagree,
Disagree
N/A 14% 26%

The above table 3 describe that out of 50 respondents 19(38%) were strongly agree and

13(26%) of the respondents were agreed “Those students are mentally strong whose participation

level is more as compare to less participating students”. Whereas it also indicates that 5(10%)

were strongly disagreed and 7 (14%) were disagreed, subsequently it explained that 6(12%) of

the respondent were neutral.

Table: 4.4: Those students whose level of participation is more in sports activities regularly

are fast learner than low participation level students.

Teachers Perception Numbers Percentage

SA 20 (40%)

A 9 (18%)

SD 7 (14%)

D 10 (20%)

N/A 4 (8%)
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18%
40% Strongly agree
18%
Agree
Strongly disagree,
08%
20% Disagree
N/A

The above table 4.4 indicates that out of 50 respondents 20(40%) were strongly agree

and 9(18%) of the respondents were agreed “Those students whose level of participation is

more in sports activities regularly are fast learner than low participation level students.”. while it

presents that 7(14%) were strongly disagreed and 5 (10%) were disagreed , similarly the table

also shows that 4(8%) of the respondent were neutral.

Table: 4.5: Those students whose level of participation is more in sports activities regularly
are more obedient than low participation level students.

Teachers perception Numbers Percentage

SA 16 (32%)

A 20 (40%)

SD 8 (16%)

D 3 (6%)

N/A 3 (6%)
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6% 6%
16% 32% Strongly agree
Agree
Strongly disagree,
40% Disagree
N/A

The above table 4.5 descries that out of 50 respondents 16(32%) were strongly agree and

20(40%) of the respondents were agreed “Those students whose level of participation is more in

sports activities regularly are more obedient than low participation level students.”. further the

table shows that 8(16%) were strongly disagreed and 3(06%) were disagreed, subsequently it

also explain that 3(06%) of the respondent were neutral.

Table 4.6: Those students whose level of participation is more in sports activities regularly
are more confident than low participation level students.

Teachers perception Numbers Percenatge

SA 15 (30%)

A 17 (34%)

SD 14 (28%)

D 3 (6%)

N/A 1 (2%)
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2%
6%
30% Strongly agree
28%
Agree
Strongly disagree,
Disagree
34%
N/A

The above table 4.6 explain that out of 50 respondents 15(30%) were strongly agree and

17(34%) of the respondents were agreed “Those students whose level of participation is more

in sports activities regularly are more confident than low participation level students”. Whereas it

also indicates that 14(28%) were strongly disagreed and 3(06%) were disagreed, subsequently it

explained that 1(02%) of the respondent were neutral

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Table: 4.7: Those students whose level of participation is more in sports activities regularly

are seem more joyful and fresh than low participation level students.

Teachers perception Numbers Percentage

SA 18 (36%)

A 23 (46%)

SD 5 (10%)

D 2 (4%)

N/A 2 (4%)

Strongly agree
Agree
4% Strongly disagree,
10% 4% Disagree
N/A
36%

46%

Table 4.7 explain that out of 50 respondents 18(36%) were strongly agree and 23(46%) of the

respondents were agreed “Those students whose level of participation is more in sports activities
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regularly are seem more joyful and fresh than low participation level students”. While the table

also point out that 05(10%) were strongly disagreed and 02(04%) were disagreed, subsequently it

explained that 02(04%) of the respondent were neutral

Table4.8: Those students whose level of participation is more in sports activities

regularly are talkative than low participation level students.

Teachers Perception Numbers Percentage

SA 20 (40%)

A 12 (24%)

SD 9 (18%)

D 6 (12%)

N/A 3 (6%)

6%
12%
40% Strongly agree
18% Agree
Strongly disagree,
24% Disagree
N/A
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The above presented Table 4.8 clarifies that out of 50 respondents 20(40%) were strongly

agreed and 12(24%) of the respondents were agreed “Those students whose level of participation

is more in sports activities regularly are talkative than low participation level students”. although

the table also shows that 09(18%) were strongly disagreed and 06(12%) were disagreed,

consequently it enlighten that 03(06%) of the respondent were neutral

Table:4.9 Those students whose level of participation is more in sports activities regularly

are more discipline in school than low participation level students.

Teachers perception Numbers Percentage

SA 10 (20%)

A 9 (18%)

SD 12 (24%)

D 15 (30%)

N/A 4 (08%)
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08% 20%
Strongly agree
18% Agree
30% Strongly disagree,
24% Disagree
N/A

The presented Table 4.9 give details that out of 50 respondents 10(20%) were strongly agree and

09(18%) of the respondents were agreed “Those students whose level of participation is more in

sports activities regularly are talkative than low participation level students”. although the table

also shows that 12(24%) were strongly disagreed and 15(30%) were disagreed, consequently it

enlighten that 04(08%) of the respondent were neutral

Table: 4.10: Physical activities are essential at every level of education.

Teachers Perception Numbers Percentage

SA 20 (40%)

A 12 (24%)

SD 9 (18%)

D 4 (8%)

N/A 5 (10%)
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Strongly agree
Agree
10% Strongly disagree,
08% Disagree
40% N/A
18%
24%

The above Table 4.10 provides that out of 50 respondents 20(40%) were strongly agree and

12(24%) of the respondents were agreed “Physical activities are essential at every level of

education”. Similarly the table explain that 09(18%) were strongly disagreed and 04(08%) were

disagreed, consequently it make clear that 05(10%) of the respondent were neutral.

Table: 4.11: Students having good physical and mental position play a key role in the
society?

Teachers perception Numbers Percentage

SA 20 (40%)

A 13 (26%)

SD 09 (18%)

D 4 (08%)

N/A 4 (08%)
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08%
08% 40%
Strongly agree
Agree
18%
Strongly disagree,
26% Disagree
N/A

Table 4.11 presents that out of 50 respondents 20(40%) were strongly agree and 13(26%) of the

respondents were agreed “Students having good physical and mental position play a key role in

the society”. Similarly the table explain that 09(18%) were strongly disagreed and 04(08%) were

disagreed, consequently it make clear that 04(08%) of the respondent were neutral

Table: 4.12: Physical activities carry order in an organization.

Teachers Perception Numbers Percentage

SA 17 (34%)

A 14 (28%)

SD 9 (18%)

D 5 (10%)

N/A 5 (10%)
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10%
10% The Above Table 4.12
34% Strongly agree
18% Agree
highlights that out of
Strongly disagree,
28% Disagree
N/A 50 respondents

17(34%) were

strongly agree and

14(28%) of the

respondents were agreed “Physical activities carry order in an organization”. Similarly the table

explain that 09(18%) were strongly disagreed and 05(10%) were disagreed, consequently it make

clear that 05(10%) of the respondent were neutral

Table: 4.13: Those students whose level of participation is more in sports activities
regularly are more active in classroom than low participation level students.

Teachers Perception Numbers Percentage

SA 20 (40%)

A 11 (22%)

SD 10 (20%)

D 5 (10%)

N/A 4 (8%)
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10%
08%
40%
Strongly agree
22% Agree
20% Strongly disagree,
Disagree
N/A

The Above Table 4.13 stresses that out of 50 respondents 20(40%) were strongly agree and

11(22%) of the respondents were agreed “Those students whose level of participation is more in

sports activities regularly are more active in classroom than low participation level students”.

Similarly the table explain that 10(20%) were strongly disagreed and 05(10%) were disagreed,

consequently it make clear that 04(08%) of the respondent were neutral.

Table: 4.14: Physical activities are essential for healthy living.

Teachers Perception Numbers Percentage

SA 19 (38%)

A 11 (22%)

SD 08 (16%)

D 7 (14%)

N/A 5 (10%)
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10%
16%
38% Strongly agree
14% Agree
Strongly disagree,
22% Disagree
N/A

The Above presented Table 4.14 emphasizes that out of 50 respondents 19(38%) were strongly

agree and 11(22%) of the respondents were agreed “Those students whose level of participation

is more in sports activities regularly are more active in classroom than low participation level

students”. Similarly the table explain that 7(14%) were strongly disagreed and 08(16%) were

disagreed, accordingly table shows that 05(10%) of the respondent were neutral.

Table: 4.15: Do you think that Physical activities can stop from drug addiction.

Teachers Perception Numbers Percentage

SA 25 (50%)

A 10 (20%)

SD 9 (18%)

D 2 (04%)

N/A 3 (06%)
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06%
04%
Strongly agree
18% 50% Agree
Strongly disagree,
20% Disagree
N/A

The Above presented Table 4.14 emphasizes that out of 50 respondents 19(38%) were strongly

agree and 11(22%) of the respondents were agreed “Do you think that Physical activities can

stop from drug addiction”. likewise the table explain that 7(14%) were strongly disagreed and

08(16%) were disagreed, the table also shows that 05(10%) of the respondent were neutral.
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CHAPTER 5

DISCUSSION

As early stated that physical exercise and sport play a vital role in students’ fitness,

mental health, and learning. Physical exercise has major effect on an individual’s well-being of

the society and the country as a whole. The worth of ordinary physical exercise well understands

the world. On the other hand, numerous developed nations are also dragging their feet when it

comes to applying high- quality, universal physical education.

This research shed light on their significance of physical exercise and physical education

in the progress of students’ physical, mental health, and academic achievement at District

Mardan. It also recommended techniques to solve the problems in order to recover the value of

physical exercise in academic accomplishment.

This research has investigated that heavy fund is needed for the improvement of physical

education and sports in schools at district Mardan Tehsil Takht Bhai Kp to enhance physical

activities in schools. But on the other hand the reality is that the govt also trying to supplying

sufficient funding for such kind of process

The results of this study should be used to launch and improve physical activities in schools at

District Mardan tehsil Takht Bhai and physical educational programs in general. The objectives

was to enlighten the significance of physical exercise in the development of students’ fitness,

mental health, and learning at District Mardan local villages. Many suggestions are presented for

additional analysis. More studies should be conducted to assist the project and present the

problems.
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The suggestion of escalating the number of universities with facilitating units of physical

education and sports science would become more reasonable and carry to the schools levels. It is

also recommended to focus on the significance of physical exercise in the progress of the

students’ mental health, fitness and learning at District Mardan Tehsil Takht Bhai. A study

should be also carried out to identify the particular enhancement and that should be executed to

make the function of physical exercise in the improvement of fitness, mental health and learning

of the students at District Mardan Tehsil Takht Bhai or any other place more comprehensively

and open in Kp. At the end the most importantly enhancing mechanism should be carried out in

order to enlarge the public attention and understanding of physical education and sports science.

This study’s investigated facts are crucial for the improvement of project and strengthening the

function of physical exercise in improving mental health, fitness and learning amongst District

Mardan students. High quality physical education is needed for the country growth. The

steadiness of the bachelor’s degree programs should be enlarge for the purpose of supplying

more qualified graduates for the discipline of physical education and athletics.

On the other side the present study has only focused on teachers’ perception but can’t be

restricted to them. The local sports and youth affairs department are also functioning to provide

grounds. The District youth sports are frequently conducting inspections with the facilitation of

local administration to cover up the requirements of the local youth but it is not merely their

duties but the local senior players are also take part in the working papers with the department so

to get preeminent possible resources to the local players and make the less developed areas

healthy physically and mentally.

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The playing areas are very limited in District Mardan. Private land owners are also very

crucial to look after the matters and provide land for sports and grounds which is the best way to

facilitate the school players of District Mardan Tehsil Takht Bhai and provide sports

opportunities.

5.2 Recommendations

5.2.1 According to the results of this research, physical exercise is significant for the

improvement of student’s mental well-being and fitness at District Mardan.

5.2.2 All of the of the physical teachers respondent that the integration of movement develop

their students physical and emotional well- being. They also observed a rise in students’ attention

as well as progress of their students’ physical literacy and awareness of their own body. Last but

not the least each participant observed that physical exercise and mobility are as crucial for

students with particular requirement as well as exceptionalism as an everyday part of their

learning.

5.2.3 Official summary according to these instructors, there are useful strategies for instructors to

include physical exercise and mobility into their classes for the sake of their students. These

researchers has the belief that it is promising to include the brief bursts of actions into an

exercise or take pause for the physical activities.

5.2.4 I suggested that instructors do this their students’ general well-being.

5.2.5 This study strengthens the belief that physical education play a part in the development of

students’ mental health, fitness and learning at District Mardan kp.

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Conclusion

According to the literature on the significance of physical exercise in school and teachers

perception, physical exercise is a realistic instructional procedure worth adopting. We shall learn

about students’ behaviors, fitness, personalities and academic success from the abovementioned

questionnaire, similarly how it stop students from misusing, abusing drugs and constricting

different diseases. The above argument highlights the importance of physical activities and

leading a happier life on daily basis. It demonstrate that some of the performances support in

enhancing students’ mental health, character development, academic success, social life social

contact regulation and so on.

Totally the literature on the benefits of incorporating physical exercise and mobility into the

instructional procedure with increase on consistent and proper consequences may be located in

students attitude, study room getting to know how and intellectual well-being, scholar

recognition, and students allover well-being . Physical education is endorsed in schools for

young generation as a way to improve their common fitness. In spite of the fact that it is an

initiative, there is a void inside the researchers on how teachers need to include this exercise into

their classroom without it being its personal independent entity. Individually teachers and

students techniques has flaws. Base on the results of this research I would recommend instructors

to include small part of physical exercise and movement into their students’ classroom on formal

foundation, both as part of a lesson and on their personal, for the sake of school students’ joy,

intellectual health, activeness and well-being

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LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

The existing study is limited to local level schools of district Mardan Tehsil Takht Bhai KP but if
prolong to main cities and province may give diverse results. The sample size is restricted to 50
respondents it can be maximize to a big scale the physical instructors perception level and mind
set is not good as compare to big cities of kp and Pakistan.
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