FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTS IN RELATION TO PERFORMANCE IN PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

Introduction

One of the issues of great controversy among educators in secondary institutions today is the issue

of the poor state of equipment and facilities. A school of thought argues that the problem is that of

inadequate equipment required for teaching the students that is responsible for the quality of

graduate the school produce. While another school of thought believes that it is the manner of

utilization of the available equipment and facilities in the schools, the prime aim of this paper is to

assess the adequacy and utilization of equipment and facilities in tertiary institutions.

Facilities, supplies and equipment provision are important aspect of physical education and sports

management. Excellent programmed is the key word in physical education and sports

competitions, and this requires well equipped good play-ground for training. Standard facilities

and equipment are essential prerequisites to good and impressive performance. Lack of adequate

and standard facilities and equipment hampers physical education and sports programmed in many

ways.

The study examined the availability and convenience of the facilities that were provided to students

with the educational needs in mainstreamed schools. It also determined the qualifications of

teachers teaching in mainstreamed public secondary schools its major objective was to study the

availability of school facilities and their impacts on quality of education. And, to study and

determine the relationship between availability of facilities, equipment and academic performance

of students in their educational needs.

Okoro (1998) pointed out that the facilities which include the buildings, equipment, tools and

school materials available are insufficient for effective use in schools. A Study of South Carolina

Public Schools (2001) shows most principals believe that the condition and adequacy of a school

facility has a significant impact on school academic outcomes. Ahunanya and Ubabudu (2006)

also restated the provision of adequate facilities for effective teaching and learning to take place.

Ayoo (2002) carried out a study on the effects of school physical facilities on performance and

established that availability of facilities had a direct link with the performance of learners in

examination. Kassam (1978) and Leslie (1992) reported that insufficient learning facilities

discourage learners. Adedeji (2000), also pointed out that there must be sufficient motivation in

the form of attractiveness of facilities, supplies and equipment to captivate athletes’ interest to

participate in sports or games. He further stated that the facilities and equipment in this country

are simply not good enough and are hindrance to physical education and sports development.

Bucher and Krotee (2002) orated that equipment and facilities should always be maintained in a

serviceable condition. Bandele (2003) noted that the importance of physical facilities cannot be

demoted. Facilities like modern laboratories, libraries and classrooms are to be put in place in all

our schools. Akinfolarin (2008) identified facilities as a major factor contributing to academic

performance in the school system. These include classroom furniture, recreational equipment

among others. According to Pate et al. (1997) it might be impossible to achieve satisfactory results

from students whose training facilities and equipment are inadequate or of sub-standard.

To motivate the gaps of Physical activities in school, school must consider their contexts and the

needs of the students. Schools can involve students in a broad range of physical activities of at

least moderate intensity. The activities encourage participation and enjoyment, are generally not
competitive and are easily achievable for all students. Assisting students to develop a physical skill

base that supports active participation in a range of physical activities. Supporting active play and

recreation during activity breaks. Providing access to equipment and facilities (including grassed

spaces) to encourage active participation. Supporting the adoption of active travel options to and

from school (e.g. walking, cycling and/or using scooters). Minimizing sitting time and breaking

up long periods of sitting in classes as often as possible. Supporting increased understanding about

the importance of students limiting their use of electronic media (e.g. television, seated electronic

games and computer use) to no more than two hours a day as lower levels are associated with

reduced health risks.

Theoretical and Conceptual Framework

According to Kirui Kipng’ J.E. et al. In terms of facilities and equipment, Physical education is

commonly faced with the challenge of inadequate facilities and poor maintenance of teaching sites.

Central and eastern European countries are less endowed with facilities and equipment and there

are signs of deteriorating provision.

To illustrate the flow of the study, first is to determine the availability of the facilities and

equipment in the physical education using questionnaire. Lastly to assess the student’s

performance the researchers will get their grades in physical education.

 PHYSICAL
EDUCATION

Availabilityof
facilities and Student's
equipment performance

The study aims to assess the availability of the physical Education facilities and equipment in

schools of Andres Andili National High School, Nuevo Iloco National High School and Lorenzo S.

Sarmiento National High School in Mawab, Compostela Valley Province. To determine the availability of

facilities and equipment used in physical education subject, How the performance of the respondents in

Physical Education may be described and Is there a significant relationship between facilities and

equipment and performance in Physical Education.

Research Problems

1. To determine the availability of facilities and equipment used in physical education subject.

2. How the performance of the respondents in Physical Education may be described.

3. Is there a significant relationship between facilities and equipment in the performance in

Physical Education?