Abstract
Physical activity specifically in relation to Physical Education (PE) forms a crucial part of total education of primary and secondary school learners. The aim of this paper is to explore various challenges in promoting PE and sport activities in Zimbabwean primary and secondary schools. This paper reviewed and content examined curriculum documents for the determination and identification of the challenges of teaching PE in Zimbabwean primary and secondary schools as well as possible solutions for the identified challenges. Content breakdown identified main thematic areas which can clarify the challenges educators face in teaching PE in various Zimbabwean schools. There is need to be an increase in the knowledge of the teachers and the learners, and to see the important benefits of PE. Key words: Physical learning, primary and secondary schools, sport activities.
Highlights
Physical activity (PA) in relation to Physical Education (PE) forms a crucial part of total education of primary and secondary school learners (Holdstock, 1991)
This review and content analysis led to the following main thematic areas which can explain the challenge educators face in teaching PE in Zimbabwean secondary schools
The status of PE in Zimbabwe varies from one school to another, as some schools have a high status as it reflects on their school timetable, where other schools have a low status as it is almost non-existent (Musangeya et al, 2000)
Summary
Physical activity (PA) in relation to Physical Education (PE) forms a crucial part of total education of primary and secondary school learners (Holdstock, 1991). For a growing number of children, school is the main environment for participating in PA through either PE school programs or after-school activities (Musangeya et al, 2000). It is well-established that regular participation in PA (especially in relation to children) ensures a longer and better quality of life, as well as a decrease in the probability of contracting a variety of diseases such as coronary heart disease and obesity (Musangeya et al, 2000; Góis Junior, 2014).
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