A Qualitative Inquiry into the Role and Issues of Physical Education in Primary Schools: Perspectives of Primary School Teachers

The study explored the role and issues of physical education (PE) in primary schools. A qualitative research design was used to investigate issues. participants were purposively selected from schools teachers (PSTs) lower Dir Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Semi-structured interviews conducted for collecting data. In this regard, four questions developed after studying literature discussing issue with stakeholders. data collected analysed through thematic analysis technique. Analysis shows that is essential mental, physical, social growth children. Moreover, it keeps students active they feel happy school. And activities can make good citizens useful human beings future. However, finds not taken seriously There are any dedicated teachers, a proper curriculum missing most lack grounds indoor facilities where may exploit their potential.