PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PREAMBLE
The UNESCO charter on physical education and sports recognizes the inalienable right of every child to participate in physical activity irrespective of race, gender, religion and physical state. Physical education provides opportunities for the acquisition of comprehensive knowledge, attitude and skills which stimulate individual and group consciousness. Therefore, the content of this syllabus is designed as a functional programme for the promotion of the educational, physical and psychological health of the individual, to equip him with the appropriate skills, abilities as well as physical and mental competencies to live in and contribute meaningfully to the development of the society.
The syllabus will not only provide pupils with worthwhile skills needed for participation in physical activity, sports and recreational activities but also potential carry-over value of healthful living.
This syllabus, an examination syllabus should be used in connection with the teaching syllabus because the examples mentioned herein should not be considered exhaustive rather should be drawn from the pupils environment.
OBJECTIVES
The examination syllabus is designed to assess whether the candidates have acquired the following:
- the understanding of movement activities and the relationships between movement and concepts from biological, physical and social sciences;
- skills needed in basic motor activities, fitness, maintenance and self awareness;
- an appreciation of the role of movement and physical activity in human development;
- the understanding of physical activity and exercise as tools for health and wellness promotion.
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