Uruguay First Year of Ciclo Básico (Secondary Education) - Physical Education

Ciclo Básico, or Basic Cycle, is the lower secondary education level in Uruguay, spanning three years (7th, 8th, and 9th grades). It has been compulsory since 1973. The First Year of Ciclo Básico corresponds to 7th grade. Ciclo Básico offers three program types: General, Technical, and Basic. Physical Education is part of the curriculum in the General program.

While the specific details of the Physical Education curriculum for the First Year of Ciclo Básico are not readily available, Physical Education is a recognized subject within the Uruguayan education system. A study explored physical activity engagement in secondary school students in Montevideo, Uruguay, including those in Ciclo Básico (ages 11-15). The Uruguayan education system is highly centralized, administered by the National Administration of Public Education (ANEP).