Download Ethiopian new Curriculum grade 1 Health and Physical Education (HPE) Teacher's Guide PDF

This Grade 1 Health and Physical Education (HPE) Teacher’s Guide is developed under the Ethiopian New Curriculum Teacher's Guide Framework. Published by the Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau, it helps teachers deliver structured and engaging physical education lessons for young students.

The guide provides clear instructions and lesson outlines for all six units of the Grade 1 HPE Student Textbook. Activities focus on movement, health, teamwork, and Ethiopian traditional games. Lessons are practical, fun, and suitable for students’ age and ability. Teachers can adapt activities to their classroom environment and resources to encourage participation, skill development, and enjoyment of physical activity.

Authors / Writers

• Zerihun Gashu Adungnaw
• Asre Sileshi Wura

Teacher’s Guide Overview

• Publisher: Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau
• Published Year: 2015 E.C (2022/23)
• Subject: Health and Physical Education (HPE)
• Grade Level: Grade 1
• Curriculum: Ethiopian New Curriculum
• Type: Teacher’s Guide
• Language: In Amharic
• Total Units: 6
• Total Pages: 51
• File Size: 10 MB
• File Format: PDF

Grade 1 Health and Physical Education (HPE) Teacher’s Guide – Chapters Overview

Chapter One: Basic Movement Skills (መሰረታዊ የእንቅስቃሴ ክህሎት.)

This chapter helps teachers guide students in learning fundamental movement skills and using space effectively.

Topics included:

• 1.1 Movement skills
• 1.2 Movement skills in space
• 1.3 Ability to work efficiently

Chapter Two: Sequential Movement Skills (ተከታታይነት ያለው የእንቅስቃሴ ክህሎት)

Teachers will help students practice performing movements in sequences to improve coordination and flow.

Topics included:

• 2.1 Continuous lower body activity
• 2.2 Continuous full-body movement

Chapter Three: Social and Psychological Education (ማህበራዊ እና ስነ-ልቦናዊ ትምህርት)

This chapter focuses on developing students’ self-awareness, social skills, and communication through games and activities.

Topics included:

• 3.1 Developing self-awareness through games and activities
• 3.2 Developing social relationships through games and activities
• 3.3 Developing communication during play and activities

Chapter Four: Health and Physical Activity (ጤናና የአካል ብቃት እንቅስቃሴ)

Teachers guide students in activities that strengthen the heart, lungs, and muscles, while improving flexibility and efficiency.

Topics included:

• 4.1 Cardiovascular activity
• 4.2 Muscle strength
• 4.3 Stretching and folding
• 4.4 Efficiency in physical activity

Chapter Five: Gymnastics (ጅምናስቲክ)

This chapter helps teachers instruct students in basic gymnastic movements that develop balance, strength, and body control.

Topics included:

• 5.1 Basic gymnastic skills
• 5.2 Pushing forward and maintaining balance
• 5.3 Basic gymnastics movements for body control

Chapter Six: Traditional Games and Activities in Addis Ababa (በአዲስ አበባ የሚገኙ ባህላዊ ጨዋታዎችና እንቅስቃሴዎች)

Teachers introduce students to Ethiopian cultural heritage through traditional games and activities specific to Addis Ababa.

Topics included:

• 6.1 Cultural activities known in Addis Ababa
• 6.2 Traditional games played in Addis Ababa