Effect of Physical Education on Pupils' Motor Skill Development: A Case Study of Hamurwa Primary School Rubanda District.

This study explored the impact of physical education (PE) on the development of motor skills in pupils at Hamurwa Primary School, Rubanda District. It examined how PE affects overall motor skill development, academic performance, and general well-being. A mixed-methods approach was employed, incorpo...

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Main Author: Bagye, Jassy
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Published: Kabale University 2024
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description This study explored the impact of physical education (PE) on the development of motor skills in pupils at Hamurwa Primary School, Rubanda District. It examined how PE affects overall motor skill development, academic performance, and general well-being. A mixed-methods approach was employed, incorporating both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to evaluate the effects of structured PE programs on motor skills like balance, agility, and coordination. Data was collected from 70 participants, including parents, teachers, and the head teacher, through questionnaires and interviews. The findings revealed that 28.7% of respondents reported improved motor control, agility, and strength, 22.8% observed enhancements in running, jumping, and throwing, and 18.5% noted improvements in balance, hand-eye coordination, and dexterity. Additionally, 14.3% of respondents cited better cognitive functions such as memory and attention, 10% mentioned increased pupil engagement, and 5.7% pointed to improvements in flexibility and physical fitness. The study concluded that integrating a variety of physical activities into the curriculum supports both the physical and cognitive development of pupils. Recommendations include increasing the frequency and duration of PE classes, implementing standardized curricula that focus on fundamental motor skills, and using technology to boost engagement. The study also advocates for the inclusion of culturally relevant activities to enhance motivation and participation, as well as the establishment of policies to ensure consistent and comprehensive PE programs across schools, promoting long-term developmental benefits for pupils. Further research is suggested to explore how community factors influence the motor skill development of pupils.
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spelling oai:idr.kab.ac.ug:20.500.12493-23492024-10-24T00:01:03Z Effect of Physical Education on Pupils' Motor Skill Development: A Case Study of Hamurwa Primary School Rubanda District. Bagye, Jassy Effect Physical Education Pupils Motor Skill Development Hamurwa Primary School Rubanda District This study explored the impact of physical education (PE) on the development of motor skills in pupils at Hamurwa Primary School, Rubanda District. It examined how PE affects overall motor skill development, academic performance, and general well-being. A mixed-methods approach was employed, incorporating both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to evaluate the effects of structured PE programs on motor skills like balance, agility, and coordination. Data was collected from 70 participants, including parents, teachers, and the head teacher, through questionnaires and interviews. The findings revealed that 28.7% of respondents reported improved motor control, agility, and strength, 22.8% observed enhancements in running, jumping, and throwing, and 18.5% noted improvements in balance, hand-eye coordination, and dexterity. Additionally, 14.3% of respondents cited better cognitive functions such as memory and attention, 10% mentioned increased pupil engagement, and 5.7% pointed to improvements in flexibility and physical fitness. The study concluded that integrating a variety of physical activities into the curriculum supports both the physical and cognitive development of pupils. Recommendations include increasing the frequency and duration of PE classes, implementing standardized curricula that focus on fundamental motor skills, and using technology to boost engagement. The study also advocates for the inclusion of culturally relevant activities to enhance motivation and participation, as well as the establishment of policies to ensure consistent and comprehensive PE programs across schools, promoting long-term developmental benefits for pupils. Further research is suggested to explore how community factors influence the motor skill development of pupils. 2024-10-23T07:28:35Z 2024-10-23T07:28:35Z 2024 Thesis Bagye, Jassy (2024). Effect of Physical Education on Pupils' Motor Skill Development: A Case Study of Hamurwa Primary School Rubanda District. Kabale: Kabale. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2349 en Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/ application/pdf Kabale University
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Motor Skill Development
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Rubanda District
Bagye, Jassy
Effect of Physical Education on Pupils' Motor Skill Development: A Case Study of Hamurwa Primary School Rubanda District.
title Effect of Physical Education on Pupils' Motor Skill Development: A Case Study of Hamurwa Primary School Rubanda District.
title_full Effect of Physical Education on Pupils' Motor Skill Development: A Case Study of Hamurwa Primary School Rubanda District.
title_fullStr Effect of Physical Education on Pupils' Motor Skill Development: A Case Study of Hamurwa Primary School Rubanda District.
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Physical Education on Pupils' Motor Skill Development: A Case Study of Hamurwa Primary School Rubanda District.
title_short Effect of Physical Education on Pupils' Motor Skill Development: A Case Study of Hamurwa Primary School Rubanda District.
title_sort effect of physical education on pupils motor skill development a case study of hamurwa primary school rubanda district
topic Effect
Physical Education
Pupils
Motor Skill Development
Hamurwa Primary School
Rubanda District
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