Journal of
Physical Education and Sport Management

  • Abbreviation: J. Phys. Educ. Sport Manag.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6486
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPESM
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 83

Full Length Research Paper

Challenges in promoting physical education and sport activities in Zimbabwean primary and secondary schools

Chantell Gouws
  • Chantell Gouws
  • Department of Human Movement Science, University of Zululand, Kwa-Zulu Natal, KwaDlangezwa P/Bag X 1001, 3886, South Africa.
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Cecil Tafireyi
  • Cecil Tafireyi
  • Euro Africa Campus, Eswatini, Manzini, Swaziland.
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Lourens Millard
  • Lourens Millard
  • Department of Human Movement Science, University of Zululand, Kwa-Zulu Natal, KwaDlangezwa P/Bag X 1001, 3886, South Africa.
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Gerrit Breukelman
  • Gerrit Breukelman
  • Department of Human Movement Science, University of Zululand, Kwa-Zulu Natal, KwaDlangezwa P/Bag X 1001, 3886, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 29 October 2019
  •  Accepted: 10 December 2019
  •  Published: 30 June 2020

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