The comparison of attitudes of black and white high school students toward physical education

The purpose of this study was to compare the attitudes of Black and White ninth and tenth grade students in four high schools in Rockingham County, North Carolina, toward physical education. In order to measure and then compare these attitudes, the Edgington Attitude Scale was administered. The majority of all the 407 students tested had a favorable attitude toward physical education measured by the Edgington Attitude Scale. As a result of this study it was found: 1. There was a significant difference in the attitude of Black and White students toward physical education. White students' attitudes were significantly more positive than Black students' attitudes. 2. There was a significant difference in the attitudes of Black and White girls toward physical education with White girls scoring more positively. 3. There was a significant difference in the attitudes of Black and White boys, with White boys scoring more positively. 4. There was a significant difference in the attitudes of Black boys and White girls, with the White girls' attitudes more positive. 5. There was a significant difference in the attitudes of Black girls and White boys, with the White boys' attitude more positive