ISSUES AND CHALLENGES INPHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
These are problems or obstacles that make it hard to teach and practice PHE effectively in schools.
- Inadequate Facilities: Many schools don’t have sports fields, gym equipment, or changing rooms.
- Poor Funding: PHE is not often prioritized in budgets, leading to lack of materials and uniforms.
- Overcrowded Classrooms: Too many students make it hard to supervise physical activities.
- Parental & Societal Attitudes: Some parents think sports are a waste of time or only for boys.
- Limited Time on Timetable: Schools may give PHE just one period per week, which is not enough for practice.
- Lack of Qualified Teachers: Some schools assign teachers without proper PHE training.
Possible Solutions
- Government and PTA funding for school sports
- Training and hiring of certified PHE teachers
- Organizing school and inter-school competitions
- Educating the public on benefits of PHE
- Incorporating PHE in school examinations to give it more importance