Tamil Nadu Mandates Physical Education Classes for Students in Grades VI to XII
Conduct compulsory physical education lessons for classes VI-XII students: TN school education department
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The Tamil Nadu school education department has mandated that physical education classes for students in grades VI to XII be conducted regularly, following a review meeting. Schools are also encouraged to hold special coaching sessions for sports enthusiasts.
- 01The Tamil Nadu school education department has instructed that physical education classes for grades VI to XII must be conducted without fail.
- 02District PE inspectors are tasked with reporting on schools that excel in state and national sports contests.
- 03The department has identified gaps, such as the absence of PE teachers in about 9,000 middle schools and over 500 high schools.
- 04A PE guidebook was released last year, but many PE teachers have not received it yet.
- 05The Tamil Nadu Physical Education Teachers and Physical Directors Association has called for the government to fill existing vacancies before implementing new plans.
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The Tamil Nadu school education department has directed chief and district education officers to ensure that physical education (PE) classes for students in grades VI to XII are conducted consistently. This decision follows a review meeting led by school education secretary B Chandra Mohan. The department is also focusing on schools that do not fully utilize their playgrounds and has encouraged the organization of special coaching sessions for students interested in sports. While PE classes are part of the curriculum, there are reports of different subject teachers conducting these classes, which the department opposes. Furthermore, the department has requested district PE inspectors to provide information on schools that have excelled in state and national sports competitions. Despite the positive response from PE associations, concerns remain regarding the lack of PE teachers in many schools, with approximately 9,000 middle schools and over 500 high schools lacking qualified staff. The Tamil Nadu Physical Education Teachers and Physical Directors Association has urged the government to prioritize filling these vacancies before implementing new initiatives.
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The mandate for compulsory physical education classes aims to enhance sports participation among students in Tamil Nadu, addressing gaps in physical education staffing.
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