Author(s): Dr. Hoshiyar Singh

Abstract:
The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the status of physical education facilities in the rural and urban district schools of Western Uttar Pradesh. The sample comprised of 30 government schools from Western Uttar Pradesh (Rural) and 30 schools from Meerut (Urban) districts were randomly selected and this gave a sample size of 60 schools. A questionnaire developed by the researcher for physical education teachers; personal interviews and inspection methods were used for data collection. The present study emphasized the status of physical education and sports facilities in rural and urban schools of Western Uttar Pradesh. The data was analyzed by calculating simple percentages. The result of the study revealed that 80% schools of Meerut district organize school sports meet whereas only 30% schools of Western Uttar Pradesh district organize these competitions. The result results suggested that in most of the schools of Western Uttar Pradesh district physical education facilities were in vulnerable condition and need to be improved.

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