Under the electives being introduced in secondary schools, students will have to choose from one of 19 individual or team sports included in the ‘sports education’ curriculum, the Ministry of Education has announced.
The curriculum for a sports education course for high school students has been approved by the Board of Education and Discipline, in which students can choose sports courses according to their preference. During the lessons the emphasis will be on practice.
The course aims to provide students with the skills in research, speed, endurance, flexibility, coordination and acquiring a sports culture.
The ministry will offer students two different alternatives within the context of the sports education course, where students can choose individual sports or team sports.
Students are given a choice of 15 individual sports, such as badminton, cycling, boxing, boxing, fencing, wrestling, weightlifting, judo, karate, skiing, table tennis, archery, orienteering, taekwondo, tennis and swimming and four team sports, such as basketball, football, handball and volleyball.
The program aims to improve students’ movement, knowledge and skills through participation in physical activities, ensure their physical health and improve their collaboration and communication skills.
Students will also learn about the historical development of sports in the world and in Türkiye.
The school board will recommend that students undergo a health check at the beginning of the school year in collaboration with health centers.
Students will be encouraged to participate in appropriate physical activities and sports outside of class hours, while talented students will be referred to sports clubs.
2024-01-04 15:39:21
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