Slovakia Fifth Grade Physical Education

Physical education (PE) is a mandatory subject in Slovakian primary schools, including fifth grade. Students in grades 5-9 (ISCED 2) typically have 10 PE lessons per week, each lasting 45 minutes. While the exact curriculum may vary between schools, the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic sets the overall guidelines. Physical education at this level generally includes:

• Games
• Individual kinetic exercises
• Exercises with equipment
• Collective sports
• Exercise in nature
• Sports

Some research suggests that online instruction methods have been incorporated into PE in Slovakia. Additionally, a study from 2023 explored the curriculum preferences of PE teachers in primary schools, indicating some level of autonomy in selecting educational content. Another study highlighted tandem teaching of physical and sports education in primary schools, focusing on its impact on pupils' motor, cognitive, and emotional development.