A Comparative Analysis of Sources of Enjoyment in Middle School Physical Education Class According to the Gender of Student and Teacher

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the elements of enjoyment in physical education (PE) classes in middle school from the perspectives of their teachers’ gender, male and female students, in each grade. Methods: The study was conducted on 512 male and female students of H middle school, located in City G, Gyeonggi-do. Spss 18.0 version by using a t-test and one-way ANOVA analysis of the difference between a fun element to the difference between male and female gender of the students and teachers in PE classes. Results: First, when analyzed on the basis of gender, sources of enjoyment in PE classes were more highly perceived by male students than by female students in 3 subordinate factors(a first year student), all 5 subordinate factors(a second year student). However, the difference was decreased(a third year student). Second, male students perceived sources of enjoyment in physical and mental keep-fit in principle, female students did them in class atmosphere of freedom. Third, for sources of enjoyment in physical education classes for students on the basis of teacher’s gender, the male student groups taught by female teachers were more highly perceived than other groups. Conclusion: Fun factor of physical education appear to teachers and students relationships, school climate, curriculum, such as students" emotional recognition in various situations.