ABSTRACT
The primary school education is targeted for first to sixth graders in South Korea, and Physical Education (PE) is offered as a mandatory subject for third to sixth graders. The first and second graders participate in an integrated subject of music, art, and PE called Pleasant Life for six hours per week. The curriculum policies and practices are dominated by the Korean National Curriculum for Physical Education (KNCPE). Given that the KNCPE provides only guidelines and major directions, primary teachers depend heavily on PE textbooks for guidance in what to teach and how to teach. The delivery of primary PE is conducted by a combination of classroom teachers, specialist PE teachers, and sports instructors who support and assist delivery of PE. Compared to formal continuing professional development (CPD) programs, the PE Inquiry Group expanded teachers' access to the CPD and helped teachers produce and apply context-specific knowledge relevant to their schools.
