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Computer technology has become an integral part of physical education, yet there have been few studios’ exploring the use of multimedia technology in the instruction oh physical education. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of multimedia computer assisted instruction (MCAI),traditional instruction (TI),and combined instruction (CI) methods on teaching and learning the hurdles event .Forty –five high school students of eighth to tenth standard were randomly assigned into three teaching methods groups; MCAI ,TI and CI. Each group received ten 45-periods of instruction divided into 4 sections; a) 5 mins warm up,b) 15 –min instruction time c)15- mins main practice rime and d)10 min cool down and review. Students tookpre, post skilltest and written test covering rules and concepts of the event.  Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were conducted to determine effect of method groups (MCAIG,TIG,CIG) and measures (pre-test, post-test) on knowledge and skill test. Post –test results indicated significant differences between the groups concerning the skill and written test.  The mean skill and knowledge test scores of the MCAI and CI groups were significantly greater than TI group, However, MCAI group was significantly lower when compared with CI group in term of both skill and knowledge test.  Conclusively, the CI method tended to be the most effective for skill development and cognitive learning.

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