Introduction:

This subject was introduced to Teso College Aloet and the whole country in 2010. Initially we were supposed to teach S.1 and roll it over to S.2 in 2011, however, we initiated it from S.1 to S.3 that same year.

In 2004, the government of Uganda approved the national Physical Education and Sports Policy (NPESP).

In 2008, the Ministry of Education and Sports directed that the teaching of Physical Education (PE) as a core subject be mandatory in all secondary schools. The teaching of physical education and participation in sports activities in secondary schools will widen avenues for talent identification and call for a framework for talent development.

In 2012, the Ministry of Education and Sports established 32 schools in the whole country as Sports Schools. Teso College Aloet happens to be one of the selected schools.

Sports schools will provide a perfect environment wherein identified sports talents can be nurtured while the students continue with their studies. This practice is also in line with the National Physical Education and Sports policy objectives which have the following goals:

  • To improve access to and quality of Physical Education and Sports in the country.
  • To develop a cadre of high performing national athletes on a sustainable basis.

Objectives:

The major objectives of Sports Schools are to do the following

1. Provide a platform for sports talent development through the provision of regional Sports School Centres for talent development throughout the country
2. Increase access to quality physical education and sports programmes
3. Provide quality sports facilities and equipment
4. Provide adequate and competent human resources through capacity building programmes for centre teachers, coaches and administrators
5. Reduce school dropouts amongst the sportsmen and women
6. Work as regional and national sports reference points
7. Complement the efforts of private partners in developing sports

Rationale:

The rationale behind sports schools is based on the fact that there is a shortage of competent human and financial resources to effectively run high level Physical Education and Sports programmes in all the educational institutions in the country. The available resources, personnel, facilities, and equipment, if concentrated in a few Sports Schools, can more efficiently contribute to the development of sports in Uganda.

This will mean intensifying and emphasizing the teaching of Physical Education and Sports; promoting training, coaching and regular practice in the sports schools through provision of equipment, facilities and personnel in those schools. Satisfactory remuneration of selected sports schools will enable the government to adequately and appropriately direct the meagre resources available to develop Physical Education Schools facilities. By purchasing equipment and building capacity for the teachers and coaches in those few schools, they will be able to organize appropriate competitions in sports.

Physical Education and Sports as a subject does not necessitate examinations but is compulsory in all secondary schools.

Sports curriculum:

The basic curriculum for Sports Schools consists of eight core components and seven optional Sports disciplines, one being selected for each school.

Core Components

Gymnastics 2012
  • Advanced basic gymnastics
  • Football
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Rugby
  • Athletics
  • Table Tennis
  • Mental games, such as chess, Scrabble, Draft, and mweso board game.

 

 

Optional Sports Disciplines

Grass Hockey in the late 60s
  • Netball
  • Grass Hockey
  • Handball
  • Cricket
  • Lawn Tennis
  • Badminton
  • Swimming
  • Baseball (selected for Teso College Aloet) and Softball

Staffing:

Teso College Aloet has three full-time Sports teachers, namely:

1. Mr. EUNA Moses Head of Department
2. Mr. OJILONG David Teacher
3. Mr. Lajul Linus Joe Teacher

Facilities:

Teso College Aloet is fortunate to have enough land for construction of facilities. At the moment the school has the following facilities:

  • Seven football fields (only five of which are operational)
  • Two volleyball courts
  • Three basketball courts
  • One baseball area, but the diamond is not yet constructed
  • Two tables for table tennis
  • One rugby pitch
  • One athletics field
  • Some mental games (Scrabble)