A Study of the Influence of Attitude towards Physical Education on Academic Achievement of the Students Studying in High School

Abstract

In the present time, it is realised that the laying emphasis on academic pursuit could not help
the children in their growth and development, and that, physical activities could make a valuable
contribution in achieving this objective. ‘The scholar’s mind in the athlete’s body is a valid idea
of sport in education rather that sport versus education’. This statement of Cowell and France
tells about the modern concept of the physical education. They believe that education based on
the experiences in the classroom alone cannot face the challenges of the times. So, the present
study was aimed at assessing the influence of attitude towards physical education on academic
achievement of the students studying in high school of Ghaziabad city. The method of study was
Ex-post Facto Method. The sample was selected by simple random sampling technique. The
sample of the study comprised of 100 students (50 boys and 50 girls) of high school. The data
was collected using Edgington scale for attitude towards physical education and for academic
achievement; marks obtained in high school examination had been taken. To analyse data, t
test and correlation technique were used. The result of the study revealed that attitude of the
students towards physical education was positive, and students’ attitude towards physical
education did not influence significantly on their academic achievement. It further reveals that
there is a significant difference between attitude of male and female students towards physical
education.