The development of a nation is directly linked to a healthy population. As such, the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) is propelling the development of a healthy lifestyle among the school-aged population through Physical Education.To accomplish this, the international organization on Monday last joined forces with the Education Ministry and the Guyana Rugby Football Union to train 14 Physical Education teachers from 10 secondary schools. However, the turnout was disappointing, as less than six teachers attended the session.According to Nicholas Fraser, Head, Physical Education Unit, Education Ministry, PAHO has sponsored the workshop in an effort to ensure the country has a healthy population, particularly among youths.He added that, worldwide, obesity has been an issue that has a direct link to development. Fraser pointed out that the amount of money that is being spent on medication for Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension,Cheap Jerseys Online, is extremely high.This has warranted an investigation as to whether the investment in Physical Education to improve the health of the population to increase life expectancy would be more feasible than investing large sums in medication.Fraser emphasized that the benefits with an active population are endless and a healthy population would mean more human resources available for nation building. In addition, persons will be more productive at work. Besides the health aspect, youths will get an opportunity to decide upon a career path in sport.Fraser noted that many persons in Guyana do not consider gaining a career out of sports, but there are endless opportunities, among them: Sport Journalism, refereeing, physiotherapy, and teaching Physical Education.However, the main institution, the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), that has the responsibility to train the teachers to disseminate knowledge among the students is reportedly not attracting teachers to study Physical Education.However, hundreds of students continue to write Physical Education (PE) at Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC). This year,China Jerseys Cheap, PE received 100 percent passes.To substitute the absence of teachers in the system, the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) took up the mantle some years ago to have Youth Development Officers teach Physical Education,China NFL Jerseys, primarily focusing on Rugby, in schools. It was related that rugby is one of the 17 sports in the CSEC syllabus.According to GRFU president Kit Nascimento,Cheap Jerseys Wholesale, the organization has four Youth Development Officers working in 12 secondary schools, including Queen’s College and Uitvlugt.He noted that the implementation of Physical Education in other schools across the country is necessary. Nascimento stated that the Youth Development Officers can no longer spend more than a year in a school; hence, Physical Education teachers at various schools have to be trained, while the officers move unto other schools.Nascimento stated that the interactive Workshop facilitated by Scott Harland, Rugby Development Officer for North America and the Caribbean of the International Rugby Board sought to enhance teachers’ skills. The session was held at the Ministry’s Allied Arts Department, Queen’s College compound, Camp Street.However,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, the poor turnout has compromised the goals of the workshop which include sustainable, enjoyable Physical Education activity for all; and risk management and athlete preparation.Nascimento emphasized that many students who were trained by the Youth Development Officers are athletes today. It was noted that rugby’s approaches were utilized to deliver the lessons as it encompasses several different sport disciplines including running,Wholesale China Jerseys, jumping and tackling.
