The purpose of the fair was among others to sensitise and educate the community about physical education as a curriculum subject.
The event attracted teachers and students from across the country. Kgwaneng said physical education is one of the best users of resources. “Throughout the Commonwealth, young children and adolescents develop lifestyles which increase the likelihood of ill-health in later life. Physical education should be supported in a central role, which underpins the development of a life-long enjoyment of physical activity.”
Kgwaneng pointed out that physical education should be promoted and defended, as a core subject in the school curriculum. He said there is no education without physical activity in any learning environment.
“The sports people know that learning through play is not only enjoyable but is also stimulating and effective. Physical activity has always been a popular thing in schools, which should not be ignored.”
He pointed out that the Revised National Policy on Education and National Development Plan Nine lay emphasis on the development of sports and physical education facilities.
He stressed that physical education contributes uniquely to the total development of the body, mind and attitude of every child.
He said that physical education as a subject contributes exclusively to the overall health and well-being of every child through increased cardio-vascular and muscular endurance, muscular power and strength, flexibility, weight regulation, improved bone development, posture, skilful and graceful movement and performance.
Kgwaneng said physical education as a discipline has produced renowned coaches and athletes. The principal education officer II, Thatoyame Sepora said BOPHRA was formed in 2002 for all teachers and students at all levels.
The association is open to other physical educators and non-physical educators and members of society who are not teachers and students.
The aim of BOPHRA is to contribute to the well-being of students, teachers and the community at large.
