The role of hiplife music in the development of physical fitness among students of Mab

Abstract

This study investigated the role of hip life music in the development of physical fitness among students of Mabang Senior High Technical School. A quantitative research approach was used for the study. The research techniques used were the descriptive method. The significance of the study was that it would help to create awareness of the usage of Ghanaian Hiplife music in particular as an activity for teaching physical fitness practical lessons, improve teacher’s pedagogy of teaching physical fitness parameters and improve literature on the use of music in physical fitness parameters in Ghana. Four research questions were raised. The instruments used were class attendance rate and time of reporting for class, endurance tests and questionnaire. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics. Results revealed that 90% of teacher respondents indicated that they agreed that music helps in the teaching and learning of physical fitness activities. However, only 20% of the teachers responded that they used music to enhance their physical fitness classes even though they were aware of the role music plays in the teaching and learning of physical fitness activities. Fifty percent of the respondents stated that they would prefer using hip life music for their physical education classes. There was a statistically significant difference of the participation rates of students who were taught using music and those who were taught without music on the endurance tests. Those who were taught using music participated better and longer on the tests. The teachers’ knowledge and repertoire of Ghanaian music also helped in the planning of the activities. Frequencies, percentages, tables, and figures were used to analyze the responses. Some recommendations were made to further the use of Hip life music in the development of physical fitness among students.