Assessing the Level of Knowledge of Students in the Colleges of Education in Ghana on the Benefits of Engaging in Physical Educational Activities

Emily Araba Forson, Richmond Stephen Sorkpor, Bismark Tsorhe

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to conduct descriptive survey to assess the level of knowledge of students in the Colleges of Education on the benefits of engaging in physical educational activities. Data was collected from a sample size of 250 respondents. The instrument used to collect the data was questionnaire. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study revealed that exercises taken regularly are good for ones general health, P. E. helps a person to gain all round good health, and helps in building extra strength for daily living. This means the students had knowledge of the benefits of P. E. They agreed that when P. E. is done regularly it builds extra strength for ones general health. It was recommended that students should be encouraged to participate in physical and educational activities at all times to gain all the health benefits.

Keywords: Exercises, Equipment and Facilities, Good health