Korea National Sports Council to Hold 2026 National Elementary School Teacher Physical Education Training at Taereung Athlete Village

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The Korea National Sports Council (President Yoo Seung-min) will hold the "2026 National Elementary School Teacher Physical Education Training" for three days from today (the 29th) through the 31st at Taereung Athlete Village. A total of 40 elementary school teachers, recommended by provincial and metropolitan offices of education, will participate in this training.

Regarding the training, the Korea National Sports Council explained, "This program was organized to enhance elementary school teachers' understanding and instructional capabilities in various physical education subjects and to provide students with fun and diverse physical activities at schools. In particular, it is structured to combine theory and practice so that the training content can be effectively applied to physical education classes in frontline schools."

The training will proceed as a professional development course designated as specialized field training by Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education and Suwon Office of Education, totaling 18 hours (6 hours of theory and 12 hours of practical skills).

Key programs include instruction methods for five sports: archery, gymnastics, flying disc, handball, and Baseball5, covering both theoretical and practical training. Notably, newly added courses on modified sports "handball" and "Baseball5," which have recently gained increasing attention in school physical education settings, enable teachers to guide students in various sports easily and engagingly.

Additionally, new teaching methods such as "FMS for SPORT" (Fundamental Movement Skills, basic movement techniques suitable for growth stages from early childhood through elementary school) have been introduced to cultivate students' fundamental movement abilities and sports competencies.

Since its inception in 1994, the National Elementary School Teacher Physical Education Training has produced approximately 2,300 graduates. Each year, teachers recommended by all 17 provincial and metropolitan offices of education nationwide participate, establishing this training as a meaningful platform for enhancing expertise in elementary physical education and sharing experiences and know-how among educators.

Yoo Seung-min (Chairman) stated, "With the new 'Healthy Living' subject scheduled to be implemented in grades 1 and 2 of elementary schools starting in 2028, the role of school physical education and the instructional capabilities of elementary teachers in physical education are becoming increasingly important." He added, "We hope that the diverse programs learned and experienced during this training will lead to improved physical education classes at schools, helping students discover the joy of exercise and develop healthy habits for lifelong sports participation."

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