Physical Education (P.E) teachers in the Kigezi sub-region have expressed concern over continued unemployment, inadequate funding for the subject, and the absence of Physical Education at the Advanced Level in secondary schools.
These concerns were raised during the closing ceremony of a two-week training session for P.E teachers from the Kigezi sub-region, held at Kigezi High School in Kabale District.
Participants criticized the Ministry of Education and Sports for failing to introduce Physical Education at A-Level, not recruiting enough P.E teachers, and allocating insufficient funding for the subject, challenges they say are hindering the growth and development of Physical Education across the country.
Andrew Bajurizi, the coordinator of Physical Education teachers in Kanungu District noted that these issues are discouraging progress in the subject nationwide.
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While officiating at the event, Juliet Muzoora, the Commissioner for Secondary Education at the Ministry of Education and Sports, announced that the government plans to recruit more Physical Education teachers to strengthen the subject’s delivery in schools.
Muzoora acknowledged the concerns raised by specialized teachers and assured them that the Ministry is prioritizing efforts to address staffing gaps. She also encouraged P.E teachers to utilize locally available materials in their lessons to reduce costs and foster creativity and innovation in teaching.
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Hajara Dembe, the Principal Education Officer in the Department of Physical Education, reiterated the government’s commitment to improving Physical Education literacy under the new competence-based curriculum.
Since 2022, Physical Education has been made a compulsory subject for Senior One and Senior Two students under the new curriculum.
