Coordinates of a differentiated approach of physical education classes in compulsory school

Abstract

The problem of applying differentiated training modalities at the physical education class in compulsory education – and, related thereto, the application of differentiated evaluative modalities – is too little studied in Romania. In this article, the author brings a series of psychological and pedagogical arguments regarding the necessity and emergency of adopting in compulsory education a new curricular vision taking into account the fundamental purposes of the inclusion of the physical education class in the school program, i.e.: students’ education in the spirit of maintaining and preserving a harmonious physical development, maintaining and preserving the health condition of the body, introducing movement and exercise in the personal lifestyle. Such strategic options are reflected in the evaluation system through the skilful alternation of quantitative with qualitative criteria. In order to justify such strategies, scientific and methodological arguments are presented in a reflective manner.