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MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 1207

Government Schools - Sport and Physical Education

MR CORNWELL - asked the Minister for Education and Training on notice on 24 February 1994:

In relation to the findings of the Working Party of the Physical Education and Sport Consultative Committee, what progress has been made for the following strategies to be completed by the end of 1993 - .

(1) Primary School Sports Association and Secondary School Sports Association

to explore possibilities for effective interschool and interdistrict/zone sports

programs.

(2) Develop a process for approval of sports to participate in interstate school

sporting competitions in 1994 and beyond.

(3) Develop a coordinated program of inservice training by the Department, Aussie

Sport and community sport that upgrades the skills of teachers.

(4) Approach coaching council to develop more appropriate level O and level 1

courses for teachers.

MR WOOD - the answer to Mr Cornwells question is:

Very good progress has been made on the four strategies from the strategic plan developed by my departments Physical Education and Sport Consultative Committee. ,

Implementation of the first two strategies began in term 4 last year and the resulting programs are in place for this year. The two latter strategies were also actioned last, year and further consultation and development between the various organisations involved, such as the ACT Aussie Sport unit, community sporting organisations and the Australian Coaching Council, are continuing.

Full implementation is dependant on the availability of resources.

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