FIFA To Train 50 Physical Education(PE) Teachers In Ghana
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is said to train 50 Ghanaian Physical Education(PE) teachers across all 16 regions in Ghana.
A delegation led by Madam Fatima Sow made this information known to the Ghana Education Service on Wednesday with a meeting with Dr Eric Nkansah. This training programme is FIFA’s contribution to the development of Ghana Education and empowerment of children through football. Fifty(50) PE teachers will be selected from all 16 regions in Ghana for this programme.
“On Wednesday 9th August 2023, the Director-General of GES, Dr Eric Nkansah received a delegation from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) led by Madam Fatimata Sow Ep Sidibe, the Director, Football for Schools.
“The delegation briefed him on Football for Schools, a FIFA programme designed to contribute to the education, development and empowerment of children through football.
“Good news is that, in addition to promoting targeted life skills and competencies through football for our learners, FIFA will train fifty (50) of our Physical Education teachers and coach educators selected from all 16 regions of our country.
“The Football for Schools programme is a great addition to what we are already doing in our schools and we are confident that the programme will go a long way to identify and nurture young talents from the school system.”
Physical education is an important aspect of the educational curriculum in schools in Ghana. It is designed to train professionals to help children develop and improve upon their physique through activities that focus on the movement of the body parts. Related activities such as healthy eating and good sleeping habits are covered in the programme.
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Below are some duties of a PE teacher in Ghana
- Effective teaching, effective class work and class control
- To exhibit love, empathy and interest for the children placed in your care
- Respect for all school authority, colleagues and parents/guardians
- A general satisfactory attitude to work
- Regular and punctual attendance to school Effective teaching, effective class work and class control
- To exhibit love, empathy and interest for the children placed in your care
- Respect for all school authority, colleagues and parents/guardians
- A general satisfactory attitude to work
• Regular and punctual attendance to school
