Factors Associated With Poor Performance Of Students In Physical Education Subject In Junior Secondary Schools In Rivers State

In recent time, the performance of students in physical education subject at the junior secondary school level is not encouraging most especially in Rivers State and this may not be unconnected with the attitude of school authorities, parents and government who may not see any good in the subject. Given the fact that physical education not only provide a sound mind in a sound body but an avenue to discover and nurture world class athletes and leaders, the need to provide an enabling environment for the subject to thrive at the junior secondary school level becomes imperative. Therefore, the study examines the factors associated with poor performance of students in Physical education subject in junior secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria