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Table 4 Summary of the school-related factors

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

Characteristics

Level

Number (36)

Percentage (% = 100)

Physical Education

PE scheduled on the timetable

Yes

35

97.2

No

1

2.8

Availability of Curriculum for PA

Yes

35

97.2

No

1

2.8

The time when PE is scheduled

Morning

16

44.4

After a break or After lunch

5

13.9

Any time

15

41.7

What PE lessons involve

Only theory lessons

0

0

Only Physical Activity

11

30.6

Both Theory and PA

25

69.4

PE sometimes cancelled

Yes

36

100.0

No

0

0

How often is PE cancelled

Never

0

0

Rarely

34

94.4

Often

2

5.6

Other school characteristics

Availability of space on school grounds

Yes

19

52.8

No

17

47.8

Availability of enough equipment for PA

Yes

16

44.4

No

20

55.6

Availability of optional additional PA activities after school

Yes

28

77.8

No

8

22.2

Availability of options for Special needs children

Yes

13

36.1

No

23

63.9

Repairs and Maintenance were done on time

Yes

25

71.4

No

10

28.6

The school has a sports day

Yes

32

88.9

No

4

11.1