Shaping the future of Physical Education in Kenya: A reflection on Priorities.

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dc.contributor.authorMwisukha, A.
dc.contributor.authorRintaugu, E.G.
dc.contributor.authorKamenju, J.W.
dc.contributor.authorWanderi, P. M.
dc.date.accessioned2014-04-30T08:53:00Z
dc.date.available2014-04-30T08:53:00Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.description.abstractThe development of physical education (PE) and sports in Kenya can be traced from the historical phases of precolonial, colonial, and postcolonial rule. The indigenous sports and games of the precolonial period were informal and were interwoven within the African culture. Formalized PE in the form of militaristic physical training was introduced by the British Colonialists. This laid the foundation for the current PE programs that have evolved over the years. Currently, the PE curriculum for schools is developed centrally by the Kenya Institute of Education. The teaching of PE in all schools is mandatory but not examinable. The general objectives of teaching of the subject include enhancing fitness, health, recreation habits, and total wellness of children and youth. However the teaching of the subject faces challenges including negative attitudes toward it, insufficient number of teachers, and inadequate modem facilities and equipment. However, in addition to PE bools,a number of community-based physical activity programs exist. To further promote the teaching of PE in the country, suitable strategies need to be continually devised and implemented.
dc.identifier.citationC.Ming-Kai & C.R,Edginton( eds).Physical Education and Health: Global Perspectivesen_US
dc.identifier.issn978-1-57167-702-0
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/9451
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherSagamore Publishers.en_US
dc.subjectCurriculum
dc.subjectKenya
dc.subjectHealth
dc.subjectObesity
dc.subjectPhysical activity
dc.subjectPhysical education
dc.subjectTeaching
dc.titleShaping the future of Physical Education in Kenya: A reflection on Priorities.en_US
dc.typeBook chapteren_US
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