Download Ethiopian new Curriculum grade 3 Health and Physical Education (HPE) Teacher's Guide PDF

The Ethiopian Grade 3 Health and Physical Education (HPE) Teacher’s Guide is designed to support Teachers in implementing a competency-based and activity-centered approach. It helps students grow physically, socially, and emotionally through structured movement, games, and physical exercises. Teachers use this guide to organize inclusive, safe, and engaging lessons that build teamwork, discipline, confidence, and healthy habits.

Teacher's Guide Summery

• Country: Ethiopia
• Publisher: Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau
• Subject: HPE /Sport / የጤናና ሰውነት ማጎልመሻ ትምህርት
• Grade: 3
• Curriculum: New
• Type: Teacher's Guide
• Language: In Amharic
• Total Units: 6 units
• Total Pages: 58
• File Size: 15 MB
• File Format: PDF

Chapters

The Ethiopian New Curriculum Grade 3 HPE Teacher’s Guide contains six chapters (ምዕራፍ 6):

1. ምዕራፍ አንድ / Chapter One – Basic Movement Skills (መሠረታዊ የእንቅስቃሴ ክህሎት)
2. ምዕራፍ ሁለት / Chapter Two – Continuous Movement (ተከታታይነት ያለው እንቅስቃሴ)
3. ምዕራፍ ሦስት / Chapter Three – Social and Psychological Education (ማህበራዊና ስነልቦናዊ ትምህርት)
4. ምዕራፍ አራት / Chapter Four – Physical Fitness Activities (የአካል ብቃት እንቅስቃሴ)
5. ምዕራፍ አምስት / Chapter Five – Gymnastics (ጅምናስቲክ)
6. ምዕራፍ ስድስት / Chapter Six – Cultural Activities and Games in Addis Ababa (በአዲስ አበባ ከተማ የሚገኙ ባህላዊ እንቅስቃሴዎችና ጨዋታዎች)

Chapter 1: Basic Movement Skills (መሠረታዊ የእንቅስቃሴ ክህሎት)

Teachers guide students in performing basic physical movements such as running, jumping, throwing, and balancing. The lessons help students develop body coordination, control, and awareness of space. Teachers provide opportunities for students to work together in pairs or groups, building confidence and cooperation.

Chapter 2: Continuous Movement (ተከታታይነት ያለው እንቅስቃሴ)

This chapter focuses on movements that require rhythm, balance, and flow. Teachers organize sequential exercises like relay games, partner coordination tasks, and group rhythm drills. The goal is to improve endurance, smooth motion, and teamwork among students.

Chapter 3: Social and Psychological Education (ማህበራዊና ስነልቦናዊ ትምህርት)

Teachers use games and cooperative physical activities to teach social values such as respect, teamwork, and fairness. Students also learn about self-control, focus, and decision-making during physical tasks. These lessons strengthen both social and emotional development.

Chapter 4: Physical Fitness Activities (የአካል ብቃት እንቅስቃሴ)

Teachers introduce students to physical fitness routines including cardio activities, stretching, and muscle-strengthening exercises. These activities help students understand how exercise supports health and overall wellness. Teachers model proper warm-up and cool-down practices to encourage safe participation.

Chapter 5: Gymnastics (ጅምናስቲክ)

Teachers lead students in learning simple gymnastic movements such as balancing, rolling, and jumping. The focus is on control, coordination, and flexibility. Students practice basic routines that improve balance and posture while building confidence through repetition.

Chapter 6: Cultural Activities and Games in Addis Ababa (በአዲስ አበባ ከተማ የሚገኙ ባህላዊ እንቅስቃሴዎችና ጨዋታዎች)

Teachers introduce traditional Ethiopian games and cultural movements specific to Addis Ababa. Students participate in local dances and group games that highlight cooperation and respect for cultural heritage. Teachers encourage pride in national identity while linking physical learning to community life.