A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Secondary Physical Education Curriculum: Insights from National Education Inspectors

Abstract

This study seeks to conduct a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation of the physical education curriculum implemented at the secondary education level, based on the perceptions of national education inspectors. Utilizing a descriptive survey design, data were gathered from a purposively selected sample of 63 inspectors representing diverse geographical and educational contexts. A validated and psychometrically reliable questionnaire was employed to examine four core dimensions of the curriculum: educational objectives, content structure, instructional methodologies, and assessment practices.

The findings indicate that inspectors assessed the overall quality and effectiveness of the curriculum as moderate, reflecting a balance between notable strengths and several critical shortcomings. These results highlight an urgent need to revise and modernize the curriculum to ensure coherence with contemporary pedagogical frameworks, evidence-based teaching practices, and the evolving developmental needs of secondary-level learners.