Level of Knowledge possessed by Physical Education Teachers on obesity in Secondary Schools in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State

Abstract

Obesity, a condition of possessing excess body fat was once regarded as a problem only in high income countries but now on the increase in developing countries of which Nigeria is part of. The study therefore determined the level of knowledge possessed by physical education teachers on obesity in secondary schools in Gboko L.G.A. of Benue state. Data from 15 P.E teachers were analysed using SPSS while frequencies and percentages in line with Okafor (1997) principles of determining level of knowledge used. Among other results, the P.E teachers were found to possess high level of knowledge on the concept of obesity; very low level of knowledge on the effects of obesity; and factors such as attendance to conferences and access to internet were found to influence their level of knowledge. In conclusion, there is paramount need to organize workshops for the teachers on healthy weight to enhance the SGD 3.