Obstacles of Practicum among Fourth-Level Students at the Faculty of Physical Education in Sana'a

Abstract

The study aimed to explore the obstacles faced by fourth-year students of the Faculty of Physical Education in Sana'a Governorate during their practical training. The practical training course is a crucial component in preparing physical education teachers, allowing students to apply their theoretical and practical knowledge in a real school environment. The researcher surveyed the opinions of 64 students from the third and fourth levels who participated in practical training from April 1 to May 1, 2012. The findings highlighted the importance of expanding the theoretical content of teaching methods courses to cover all essential elements over two consecutive semesters. Additionally, practical training should be conducted in more than one model school under the supervision of specialized faculty members. The study also recommended increasing the support from the college administration for practical training, forming a committee to study and improve the practical training conditions, and raising cultural and sports awareness among school administrations and students.