Teaching Physical and Health Education in Private Schools: A Prospect for Nigerian Teachers Without Jobs

Authors

  • Kerimu Ikazuwagbe JOEL Department of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
  • Happiness A. ELUFIDIPE-OLUMIDE Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

Keywords:

Physical and health education, Sport, Teachers, Private school, Unemployment

Abstract

A key component of the formal educational process, physical and health education is essential to a person's overall development. Since most private schools cannot afford to hire full-time physical and health education teachers, they have decided to hire part-time teachers instead. This allows physical and health education teachers to work profitably in three to five schools each week, which can help lower Nigeria's alarming unemployment rate. Therefore, this study looked at physical and health education programs in private schools and their potential for Nigerian instructors without jobs. The ideas of physical and health education in the classroom were examined. The idea of teaching physical and health education part-time was examined critically. Related topics were also covered, including Nigeria's unemployment rate, sports facilities and equipment in private schools, and physical education and health education in private schools. Among other conclusions drawn from the literature review, the researchers determined that physical and health education programs should be properly implemented in private schools because they are essential for fostering the physical, social, and psychological development of all children. Therefore, among other things, It was suggested that education regulatory bodies ensure that private schools hire certified physical and health education teachers and that unemployed teachers take advantage of the opportunity to teach part-time in private schools.

Author Biographies

Kerimu Ikazuwagbe JOEL, Department of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Department of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Happiness A. ELUFIDIPE-OLUMIDE, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

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Published

2025-01-30

How to Cite

JOEL, K. I., & ELUFIDIPE-OLUMIDE, H. A. (2025). Teaching Physical and Health Education in Private Schools: A Prospect for Nigerian Teachers Without Jobs. Ilorin Journal of Education, 45(2), 618–629. Retrieved from https://ije.unilorinedu.sch.ng/index.php/ije/article/view/279