Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said around 1,000 physical education teachers in Delhi government schools will undergo a five-day online training programme on physical literacy.
Sisodia inaugurated the online training programme being conducted in collaboration with noted badminton player Pullela Gopichand’s sports foundation.
“During these COVID-19 times, teachers role has become even more crucial because our students are confined to their rooms. This is hampering the physical growth of all the students,” Sisodia told.
He said physical education is something which will be needed 24X7 throughout the life. “Physical and mental development are inter-linked. Today, when our children are not able to step out, it has become the need of the hour to introduce the concept of physical literacy. “It will help in making every individual cognizant of their body and engage in the physical activities for their overall well-being,” he added.
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Emphasising on the importance of unorganized sports, Pullela Gopichand said, “Adaptation, learning to abide by the rules, you making others your leader and following them, these are all developed while playing an unstructured sport. It helps in teaching several life skills.”
