Author: Mitali Priyadarsini Swain, Dr. (Prof) Tushar Ranjan Patnaik & Dr. (Prof) Debendra Nath Behera
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04090009
Abstract: The present study examines secondary school students’ interest in Physical Education and Yoga in relation to educational board, gender, locality, perception, and school facilities. A descriptive survey method with comparative and correlational approaches is proposed. The sample comprises 300 students from 20 secondary schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha), located in Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, and Kendrapara districts. Data are proposed to be collected using Students’ Interest and Perception Scales, a Personal Information Schedule, and a School Observation Schedule. Descriptive statistics, independent-samples ttests, Pearson’s product-moment correlation, and regression analysis are planned for data analysis. The illustrative results indicate significantly higher interest among CBSE students than BSE Odisha students, while gender-based and urban-rural differences are not statistically significant. Students’ perception demonstrates a positive association with interest, and school facilities appear to be a potential predictor of interest. These preliminary patterns highlight the possible importance of favourable perceptions, adequate infrastructure, and inclusive educational practices in promoting participation. However, the numerical results are illustrative rather than verified empirical findings and require validation using actual data. The study may contribute to understanding factors associated with students’ engagement in Physical Education and Yoga at the secondary school level.
Keywords: Physical Education, Yoga, Students’ Interest, Students’ Perception, School Facilities.
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