The Effects of Implementation of Continuous Assessment in Practical and Theoretical Class of Sport Science Students at Debre Markos and Bahir Dar University

Abstract

The aim of this study was to obtain a better understanding of the effects of implementation continuous assessment in practical and theoretical class of sport science in Debre Markos and Baher Dar universities. Research methodology in this study was descriptive survey research. This is because the study attempts to describe the current practice of implementation of continuous assessment in practical and theoretical class of sport science courses with its effects on the academic and skill improvement of sport science students in Debre Markos and Baher Dar universities. Total population of the study were 344.The subjects of the study in this study were 15 (60%) of sport science instructors in Debre Markos and Baher Dar Universities 2 (100%) of department heads and 96 (30.2%) of sport science students at Debre Markos and Baher Dar universities. Sport science instructors and sport science students were selected by simple random sampling techniques by lottery methods. While, department heads were selected by purposive sampling. The data was collected through questionnaire, document analysis and interview. Documents like students grading formats and course outlines would also consult. Percentage was use as the main method of analysis of the data. A few qualitative data were analysis qualitatively. The results of the data showed that 78(81.25%) of sport science students strongly agree that continuous assessment assist sport science instructors in identification of problems experienced by learners in the mastering of skills in sport science course. 74 (77.08%) of sport science students strongly agree that continuous assessment provides learners with opportunities to take decisions about their careers at early stage. 80 (83.33%) of sport science students strongly agree that it motivates learners to work hard throughout the academic year. 83 (86.46%) of sport science students strongly agree that it enhances the self-esteem of learners.75 (78.13%) of sport science students strongly agree that continuous assessment provides learners with opportunities to identify their strengths and weaknesses in sport science course, 80 (83.33%) of sport science students strongly agree that continuous assessment creates conducive teaching learning environment on sport science course and developing learners achievement and skill improvement in theoretical and practical session in sport science courses. Keywords: Academic achievement, Continuous assessment, Effects, Implementation, and Skill improvement. DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/12-6-01 Publication date: March 31 st 2022