Physical Education
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Program Description
Physical Education teaches how to help students learn through sport, movement, health, and wellbeing. You will study pedagogy, anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, health education, assessment and curriculum planning. The program combines classroom theory with practical coaching, lesson planning and assessment skills. Graduates can work as SHS teachers, educational administrators, curriculum developers, special education specialists, or educational consultants, and find roles in schools, sports clubs and community programs. If you enjoy working with young people and promoting health, this program gives hands-on skills, career pathways, and the chance to make a positive impact in Ghanaian schools and communities.
Aims & Objectives
Develop practical lesson plans and deliver effective PE classes that meet national curriculum standards.
Master classroom management and inclusive teaching techniques for diverse learners.
Understand human anatomy, physiology, and health concepts to support student wellbeing.
Create, implement, and evaluate assessment tools to measure physical and cognitive learning outcomes.
Assess and apply educational technology and resources to improve instruction and learner engagement.
Why Choose This Program?
Clear career pathways
Leads to teaching, school administration, curriculum development, special education, and consultancy roles in Ghana.
Hands-on learning
Practical coaching, lesson delivery, and school attachments build real classroom and field experience.
High local demand
Schools and community programs need trained PE teachers and coaches to support student health and sport.
Skill transferability
Develops transferable skills for sports clubs, youth programs, and educational NGOs.
Industry connections
Opportunities for internships, Ghana Education Service attachments, and partnerships with local sports organizations.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Create sequenced PE lessons aligned with Ghana Education Service curriculum and learning outcomes.
Use behaviour strategies, risk assessment, and safety protocols to run classes and sports sessions.
Design formative and summative assessments, track student progress with rubrics and reports.
Use LMS platforms, video analysis apps, and digital grading tools to enhance instruction and feedback.
Apply basic sports first aid, warm up routines, and coaching techniques to protect and develop learners.
Tools & Resources
Moodle or other LMS
video analysis tools like Kinovea
Google Sheets or Excel
digital assessment apps
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Balancing theory and practice demands
Understanding anatomy and assessment concepts
Tips & Advice
Create a weekly schedule that reserves time for reading, lesson planning, and practical training.
Use diagrams, short videos, and group study to make complex topics easier to remember.
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