RESPONSE TO WRITTEN QUESTION 2201
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 13/11/09
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 28-2009)
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MS GT NDEBELE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL
DATE:
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MR B SOOBRAYAN
ACTING DIRECTOR-GENERAL
DATE:
QUESTION 2201 APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED
MRS. A. MOTSHEKGA, MP
MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATION
DATE:
Mr PF Smith (IFP) asked the Minister of Basic Education:
Whether physical education and/or sport are a standard part of the
curriculum in public schools; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will it
be a standard part of the curriculum; if so, what are the relevant
details? NW2762E
REPLY:
Yes, Physical Education forms an integral part of the public schoolsâ
curriculum and is part of the Life Orientation curriculum. Life Orientation
is one of the eight learning Areas that all schools have to offer to Grade
R-9 learners during the General Education and Training band and one of the
fundamental (i.e. compulsory) subjects that all Grade 10-12 learners must
offer as part of their 7 (seven) package for a National certificate.
a) Not applicable
b) Not applicable