Abstract:
Physical activities among young people provide an opportunity to
develop the values, and skills for an active lifestyle and high self-esteem.
Physical Education as one of the subjects in schools covers this essential
role, although its’ provision mostly in the developing world has declined
in many countries. This study assessed the physical activities, resources,
and challenges in the implementation of Physical Education program
among public primary schools in Kampala, Uganda. It was a descriptive
survey design employing a semi-structured questionnaire to collect data
among teachers and headteachers. Data were analyzed using frequencies,
and Pearson product-moment correlation was determined at 0.05 level of
significance. Findings reveal availability of facilities (r=0.374), trained
personnel (r=0.654), equipment (r=0.529) and school enrolment
(r=0.622) having a significant relationship with implementation of PE
program. Traditional games, athletics, and ball games were the main
activities. Insufficient resources and less value attached to these activities
remain the major challenges. Resource allocation and sensitization on the
value of physical education could enhance the implementation of the
physical education program in public schools
