Support of science for political decisions about physical education in Slovenia

Abstract

The changes in Physical Education (PE) curriculum, amount of PE lessons, number of students in class, improvement in class environment, amount and competency of PE teachers and increase of extra-curricular and out-of school sport programmes have effects on physical fitness of young people. It is very important to have special concern about this factors/systematic measures in public schools to ensure more equal opportunities for each child.

Keywords

• physical fitness
• slovenia
• young people