A Study of Comparison between the Fulfillment of Cognitive Goals and Attitudes with Regard to the Subject of Methods of Teaching in the College of Physical Education

The research aims at getting acquainted with the differences among the students of the College of Physical Education for Mosul and SalahAl-DeenUniversities.
Research sample included the third stage students. The number of students involved in the research was 80 students; 40 students of each university. Two tools were used in the research; the first one was Cognitive Acquisition Test in Methods of Teaching subject, which consisted of (30) items whereas the second one was Attitudes Measurement, which consisted of (25) items. The researcher took into consideration the credibility of the two tools and the firmness of Attitudes Measurement. The researcher used the suitable statistical means to treat his data and to find out the results, which were represented by T-Test for the independent samples of equal number. The researcher arrived at many conclusions, the most important one is the following:

- The students of Physical Education in Mosul University exceeded those of Salah Al- Deen University in respect of Cognitive Acquisition generally and Attitudes towards the subject of Methods of Teaching specifically.
The researcher recommended that many emphases should be put on giving the subject (theoretical and practical) in a way that matches and develops the capabilities, preparations, attitudes and interests of the students.