Imam-hatip secondary school vocational courses teachers, physical education and sports teachers and their views of students on physical education and sports course

ABSTRACT Teachers of Imam Hatip Secondary School, Physical Education and Sports Teachers and Students' Opinions about Physical Education and Sports Course Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the opinions of the imam hatip secondary school teachers, physical education and sports (PES) teachers and students about physical education and sports. Materyal and Method: The sample of the study consists of vocational education teachers, PES teachers and students studying in these schools, who work in imam hatip secondary schools in Kahramanmaraş Province and have at least five years of experience in imam hatip secondary schools. In the study, "Semi-Structured Interview" method, which is included in the qualitative research design, was used. Findings: It is understood that in Imam hatip secondary schools, PES lessons are not given due importance, PES lessons are insufficient and do not meet student needs, and teachers and students do not find one-hour PES lessons in comparison with other normal secondary schools. Teachers cited this situation as the reason for the fact that Islamic religion encourages sports and that the vocational courses are high and the current program is not prepared well by the Ministry of National Education.According to the opinions of the teachers and these views, it was stated that it would be correct to teach the parents, male and female students PES lessons in different settings. According to teachers, parents and students, other branch teachers do not care enough about PES and think that it affects academic success negatively. According to the teachers, female and male students should be able to go out of the city together. The teachers stated that parents who do not want to send their children out of the city with the school team should be persuaded. According to students, parents care about physical education and sports lessons. The students reported that they met their sports needs in out-of-school activities because they could not adequately handle PES lessons. The students stated that they wanted to increase the BES course to at least two hours a week, enrich sports branches and participate in school sports. The students showed that they are satisfied with the lesson method of PES education, seeing PES more meaningful than other lessons, and showed them among the three lessons they love the most. Conclusion: It is an integral and complementary part of PES education and is a necessary course for the student's holistic development. It was concluded that in Imam hatip secondary schools, PES were not given due attention, and that individuals and authorities had negative attitudes. Islam did not have a negative view on PES lesson, but also promoted PES. PES hours in Imam hatip secondary schools are insufficient and do not meet student needs.According to the opinions of the participants, some branch teachers and parents stated that PES affect academic success negatively. According to the opinions of teachers and these opinions, parents stated that PES lessons of female and male students should be taught in separate settings. According to the teachers' opinions, parents stated that they would not find it appropriate for male and female students to go out of the city together. The participants stated that PES lessons should be increased to two hours in the weekly course schedule by the authorities in line with the expectations and needs of the students. Key words: Physical education, Sports, Physical education and sports lesson, Secondary Schools of Imam Hatip.