GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN ISRAEL

The current article addresses the issues of the physical education in Israel, with specific attention on people with disabilities. Physical education is a core subject in the education system which is taught from first grade till 12th grade.  Physical education teachers can initiate programs and activities in the field. School principals and physical education teachers are requested to submit in writing proposals for carrying out initiatives during the school year to the inspectors of physical education of the districts. Examples of initiatives: physical education week, sports classes, sports days, programs to promote an active and healthy lifestyle, peak days, class consolidation days centered on sports activity and transition programs related to physical education. The assessment of students’ achievements in classes should be carried out by the physical education teachers as part of the teaching, learning and evaluation processes.