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In the EU, physical education is a mandatory subject throughout full-time compulsory general education. Nevertheless, the prescribed taught time differs significantly from one country to another. In primary education in 2011-2012, the average taught time per school year varied between 37 hours in Ireland and 108 in France. At secondary level, the
25 cze 2018 · Physical education helps students engage in regular physical activity by providing, promoting and facilitating exercises that require it. By mandating students to attend PE in order to graduate, students have to engage in healthy physical activity that they otherwise might have avoided.
According to the Shape of the Nation Report published on the National Association for Sport and Physical Education website, only six states require PE in all grades from kindergarten through 12th grade and only one in three students is active every day.
22 cze 2023 · According to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, physical education classes help children develop fine and gross motor skills, learn cooperation and teamwork, reduce stress, and improve self-confidence and self-esteem.
physical activity to all young people in schools, physical education teachers must be adequately trained in promoting health-enhancing physical activity, in addition to traditional sports.
Abstract. This thematic report is the culmination of the OECD’s first comparative education policy focus on physical and health education in school systems around the world. Conducted under the auspices of the OECD Future of Education and Skills 2030 project as part of the International Curriculum Analysis, this report presents new insights ...
Quality physical education (QPE) can deliver broad physical, social, emotional, and academic benefits. However, QPE is often under-prioritized and poorly implemented, suffering from deficiencies in funding, inclusivity, allocated time, and well-trained staff.
