Abstract:
teaching physical education. Finally, possible recommendations were forwarded The purpose of this study was to investigate factors that affect quality of teaching physical education in the Case of some selected secondary and preparatory schools of KalluWoreda. To conduct this study, qualitative and quantitative method were employed. The data were distributed and collected from 560 students, 8 school directors, 2 supervisors and 22 PE teachers. Focus group discussion was conducted along with sample schools directors; schools based supervisors and physical education teachers. In the selection of the sample population purposive and random sampling were used. The main instrument of data collection was questionnaires, focus group discussion and observation.The results showed that students level of participation in physical education class and in different sport is low, disability issues are not considered in high schools’ curriculum to give chance for special need students; students’ and school administrators’ attitude towards physical education were low, instructional materials and facilities were inadequate, the allotted time to physical education was not enough, physical education was not considered as basic subject, large class size, relationship of community and schools, schools environment and shortages of qualified physical education teachers were claimed by majority of sample schools respondents as factors that affect quality of based on the major findings; so as to minimize problems encountered the implementation of teaching quality physical education.