Enriching Physical Education Instructions and Practicals (PEIP) through Availability and Effective Resources Utilization in Zaria Educational Zone of Kaduna State

Abstract

The purpose of the research work was to determine the adequacy, or otherwise, of the available human and material resources, as well as effective utilization of such resources for the effective teaching of Physical Education and practicals in Zaria Educational Zone of Kaduna State. Relying on direct observation, interview and one hundred and twenty (120) copies of structured questionnaire, as well as the use of Chi-square statistics for the data analysis, the study shows among other findings that: the available resources were grossly and significantly inadequate, and were significantly not effectively utilized to enrich teaching-learning of the subject. Some recommendations were suggested to include; based on the present PAP and ACD: the zones and the states should embark on mass recruitment of qualified PE teachers; direct purchase of quality PE equipment and construction of standard facilities.

Keywords: physical Education, instruction,  Resources utilization and Educational Zones