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Table 3 Summary of the teacher and class related factors in the primary schools

From: Factors associated with provision of physical activity in primary schools in Makindye Division in Kampala, Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Characteristics

 

Number (36)

Percentage (% = 100)

Type of PE Teacher who usually teaches PE

Class teacher

21

58.3

PE Specialist

9

25.0

Both

6

16.7

Number of Teachers available to teach PE in the school, Mean (SD)

5 (5.64)

Teachers feel supported by the school administration to conduct PA

Yes

34

94.4

No

2

5.6

Teachers attended further training courses in PE

Yes

29

80.6

No

7

19.4

Number of times a year teachers attended further training courses in PE

None

7

19.4

Once

17

47.2

More than once

12

33.3

Number of PE teachers per session

1-2

26

72.2

3-4

10

27.8

Schools with average size of class < 40 students

P.1

22

61.1

P.2

28

77.8

P.3

23

63.9

P.4

22

61.1

P.5

24

66.7

P.6

26

72.2

P.7

25

69.4