Year: 2025 | Month: May | Volume: 15 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 245-249
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20250530
Awareness and Attitude Among Physical Education Teachers Towards Sports-Related Injuries in Schools
Rakesh Man Palikhe1, Amit Kumar Singh2
1Consultant Physiotherapist, Nepal
2Assistant Professor, Krishna School of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, KPGU, Vadodara, India
Corresponding Author: Amit Kumar Singh
ABSTRACT
Background: Physical education (PE) teachers play a crucial role in promoting safe participation in school-based sports activities. Ensuring they have adequate knowledge and a positive attitude towards sports injury prevention is vital for the safety and well-being of students.
Objective: To assess the awareness and attitude of physical education teachers regarding sports-related injuries among school children and evaluate associations with demographic variables.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 100 certified physical education teachers from various high schools in Bangalore. A validated semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on demographics, awareness, and attitude related to injury prevention. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used to analyze the data.
Results: The majority (95%) of PE teachers demonstrated adequate awareness regarding training, performance enhancement, and injury prevention. Nearly all teachers (99%) exhibited a favorable attitude towards injury prevention practices. A statistically significant association was found between awareness and years of experience (p<0.05), whereas no significant association was observed for other demographic variables.
Conclusion: The study highlights that PE teachers in Bangalore possess adequate awareness and favorable attitudes towards sports-related injuries. More experienced teachers tend to have higher awareness levels, indicating the importance of continuous professional development.
Key words: Physical Education Teachers, Sports Injuries, Awareness, Attitude, Injury Prevention