GENDER BASED DIFFERENCES IN ATTITUDE TOWARDS PHYSICAL EDUCATION OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Mr. Ananda M. S. and Dr. Appanna M. Gasti

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to compare the attitude towards physical education in male and female high school students from Government and Aided schools of Bangalore and Mysore Educational divisions of Karnataka. Male and female students attending high schools in the state of Karnataka during 2021-22 were selected as subjects for the present study. Subjects from two educational regions of Karnataka i,e Bangalore and Mysore were included in the study. The subjects attended government and aided schools of Karnataka. All together 800 students were selected for the present study through purposive random sampling technique. Equal number of male and female students were selected in the present investigation. An attitudinal scale was specifically constructed for assessing the attitude of high school students towards physical activity and sports in particular and Physical Education in general. Standardized procedure was employed to develop the intended attitude scale. Boys were significantly better in Attitude towards Physical Education scores as compared to Girls in Government schools. Boys were significantly better in Attitude towards Physical Education scores as compared to Girls in Government schools. Boys were significantly better in Attitude towards Physical Education scores as compared to Girls in both type of schools wholly.

Keywords: Gender, Attitude, Physical Education, Government schools and Aided schools.