The Extent of Students' Desire to Study Physical Education at Universities of Jordan

Nayef Mufadi Aljbour, Ibrahim Mohammad Abujanous

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the attitudes of students willing and unwilling to study physical education in universities of Jordan from their point of view. The two researchers used the descriptive curriculum in the study and statistical data processing, and the number of sample members has reached 114 students enrolled in the field of physical education. Analytical suitability for this study and the study tool consisted of 34 statements divided into four areas: social, material, professional, and self-realization. The degree was very important to the professional field. The results also showed that the attitudes of students wishing to engage in sports activities and continue working in the field of physical education specialization were positive, and that there were significant differences in attitudes due to the gender variable. In light of the results of the study, the researchers recommended the necessity of paying attention to the obtained results related to the analysis of this study and adopting them, and educating students about the importance of sports activities and their benefits on the body. Besides, the need to develop and support clubs in what is commensurate with the students and their abilities.

 

Keywords: attitudes, tendencies, Jordanian universities, College of Physical Education.


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