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The purpose of this study is to determine students’ attitude towards the implementation of Physical Education in secondary schools. It is also to identify the relationship between students’ attitude and the following factors in Physical Education, namely the objective, content of curriculum, teachers, teaching period and equipment and facilities in schools. A sample random technique consists of 322 Form Four secondary school students in Selangor were selected. A set of questionnaires was used to assess students’ attitudes and factors that influence that attitude towards the implementation of Physical Education in school. Descriptive statistical analysis and correlation analysis were employed to analyze the data. Results of this study showed that the mean score value of students’ attitude towards implementation of Physical Education was high. The correlation analysis showed that factors such as Physical Education objective, contents of curriculum, Physical Education teachers, teaching period and equipment and facilities had significant positive relations with students’ attitudes. The results of this study provide useful information about the existing attitudes of students towards PE implementation. Recommendations for educational leadership and PE teachers are made based on the findings.
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