Article Title :
A STUDY ON ATTITUDE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TOWARDS INCLUSION OF YOGA AS A COMPULSORY SCHOOL SUBJECT

Author Name :
Anju

Keyword :
Attitude, Secondary school, Yoga.

Publisher :
Politic India Publication

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Abstract :
Today, stress is considered to be a major hindrance to the academic performance of school students. Due to the increase in academic competition, the incidents of anxiety and depression have also increased. To combat stress and anxiety among students and provide them quality education, many steps are being taken at the school level. Yoga education is one such means through which the physical and mental wellbeing of students can be well taken care of. Efforts need to be made to include yoga as an integral part of the school education system. The purpose of this study is to determine the attitude of secondary school students and teachers towards the inclusion of yoga as a compulsory school subject. Sample of the study includes180 students and 60 teachers of different schools of Patna affiliated to BSEB, CBSE, and ICSE boards. The findings of the study reveal that the students, as well as teachers, have a positive attitude towards the inclusion of yoga as a compulsory subject. Also, there is a difference in the attitude of students and teachers of different school boards towards the inclusion of yoga as a compulsory subject. The study also brings into light the reasons for the positive attitude towards the inclusion of yoga as a compulsory school subject.