Abstract
Since the early days of Nigerian history, Physical Education has always been considered as an integral part of educational system as obtained in several nations of the world. The awareness of the values of physical activities and sports, gave a boost to the prominence given to the practical and pedagogical aspects of physical education in all segments of educational system in Nigeria, between 1950s and 1980s. Physical Education was a compulsory subject in the curriculum of primary and teacher education, while the National Policy on Education of 1970s and 1980s accommodated the programme for secondary education. However, it is rather disturbing to note that there has been a systematic decline in the fortune of physical education in Nigerian schools since 1990 to date. This paper therefore, examines the acceptability and recognition of physical education programmes in Nigerian schools, and the inherent factors responsible for the steady decline of its profile over the years.
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