collocation · academic
physical education curriculum
UK/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃən kəˈrɪkjʊləm/US/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən kəˈrɪkjələm/PHYS·i·cal ED·u·ca·TION cur·RIC·u·lum
The organised programme of physical education taught in schools.
Examples
“Many countries are updating their physical education curriculum to include mental health.”
“A strong physical education curriculum can improve children's long-term health habits.”
“Teachers received training to deliver the new physical education curriculum effectively.”
Band 8 sentence
“Policymakers should prioritise a comprehensive physical education curriculum that develops both fitness and social skills.”
Collocations
- revise the physical education curriculum
- include in the physical education curriculum
Word family
Common mistakes
PE curriculums→PE curricula or PE curriculum
include sports in the school curriculum→include physical education in the school curriculum
Say it for a higher band
5PE curriculum→6physical education syllabus→7+physical education curriculum
Synonyms
PE curriculum
physical education syllabus
Easily confused
physical education syllabus
“The school's syllabus outlines each PE lesson for the term.”
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