Survey of Methods of Teaching Physical Education in High Schools of Chikodi Taluka

For the overall development of a child, along with academics, which develop his mind, a child should participate in physical activities such as sports and exercises as well. Although, researches in the field have shown that physical education should be made mandatory in schools as it develops positivity, improves the attitude and fitness of the students, yet, due to various constraints, many schools are not really able to implement this. Lack of funds, increased emphasis on academics to up the scores in order to avail government funding; there are various reasons behind this policy of the schools for not making physical education compulsory. The aim of this study is to examine the methods of teaching followed while teaching Physical Education in High Schools of Chikodi taluka. The sample comprised of 125 teachers teaching Physical Education and 146 students. A Questionnaire was prepared by investigator to collect the data from the teachers. The survey shows many teachers follow Command Method while teaching Physical Education in High Schools of Chikodi taluka.