Examination of Elements COmprising a Physical Education Class Based on Students' Values and Beliefs and Items Representing These Elements : Based on the Aims and Curricula of Physical Education

Abstract

This study aimed to use statistical analysis to examine elements comprising a physical education class based on students' values and beliefs and items representing these elements from the viewpoint of students. In an examination of content validity, 76 questions representing six elements (enjoyment, outcomes, learning, keeping rules or promises, cooperation, and desire) were selected. A survey was administered to 1219 junior high and high school students, and data from 916 students (age: 15.8 ±1.05) with valid responses were analyzed. As a result of statistical analysis, the above six elements and 50 items were judged to be valid as elements and question items for evaluating physical education classes. The reliability (α-coefficient) of each element was high (α=0.72〜0.91), and similar to those in previous studies. Hence, the 50 items selected were considered to have high reliability. In conclusion, it was judged that junior high and high school students consider that the above six elements and 50 items selected in this study are valid to evaluate the elements of a physical education place