مجلة المنظومة الرياضية
Volume 13, Numéro 1, Pages 751-766
2026-03-01

The Status Of Physical Education In The Primary Education Curriculum: Exploring The Primary Physical Education Teachers’ View

Authors : Kriba Farid . Azioune Mohammed Lamine .

Abstract

Over the years, physical education has undergone significant transformations in its value and place within the overall educational process. However, it has not escaped a sense of inferiority. Therefore, it was important to examine the perspectives of physical education teachers regarding its status in primary schools. The findings revealed that teachers view physical education as a fundamental and academic subject, on par with other subjects. This status is justified, they argue, because its cognitive importance is comparable to that of any other subject. Furthermore, it became clear that while physical education teachers have successfully integrated into the school's professional environment, their subject remains structurally weak.

Keywords

Physical education; status; teaching; physical education teacher; elementary school.