Physical Education in the Shadow of the Pandemic: Reality in Peru

Abstract

In a globalized world, directed by technologies and communications, the reality for physical education is adverse, because of a large inequality gap that has made difficult to reinvent it in a balanced and inclusive way in the virtual sphere, unlike other areas. In addition, in some institutions it disappeared, at a time when the improvement of physical education programs would play an important role in the prevention of mental disorders, increased physical health and resilience in students, as stated by Unesco (2019). Also, in Peru, in International Baccalaureate schools and private schools with high costs, the hours of physical education increased, evidencing the recognition of its need and importance to reduce stress, anxiety and sedentary lifestyle in the medium and long term. Thus, it is necessary to evaluate the Peruvian situation addressing the socioeconomic aspect and teaching of physical education in the context of the pandemic and globalization.