What is physical education in lower secondary schools in Vietnam? Is organizing a football competition considered a physical education activity in Vietnam?

What is physical education in lower lower secondary schools in Vietnam?

Based on Clause 2, Article 1 of Decree 11/2015/ND-CP:

Scope of adjustment and subjects of application

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2. This Decree applies to schools in the national education system, including: kindergartens, preschools, primary schools, lower secondary schools, upper secondary schools, multi-level schools, intermediate schools, colleges, universities, academies, regional universities, and national universities (hereinafter referred to as schools) and related organizations and individuals.

Lower secondary schools are among the schools in the national education system collectively referred to as schools.

In addition, Clause 1, Article 2 of Decree 11/2015/ND-CP stipulates as follows:

Position, objectives of physical education and sports activities in schools

1. Physical education in schools is a compulsory subject within the educational programs at various levels and degrees of education, aimed at equipping children and students with basic motor skills and knowledge, forming the habit of physical exercise and sports to enhance health, develop physical strength and stature, contributing to achieving comprehensive educational goals.

Thus, according to the regulations, physical education at lower secondary schools involves physical activities for students with educational contents, compulsory subjects, within the educational programs at various levels and degrees of education.

Physical education aims to equip children and students with basic motor skills and knowledge, forming the habit of physical exercise and sports to enhance health, develop physical strength and stature, contributing to achieving comprehensive educational goals.

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Is organizing a football competition considered a physical education activity in Vietnam?

Based on Clause 2, Article 2 of Decree 11/2015/ND-CP:

Position, objectives of physical education and sports activities in schools

1. Physical education in schools is a compulsory subject within the educational programs at various levels and degrees of education, aimed at equipping children and students with basic motor skills and knowledge, forming the habit of physical exercise and sports to enhance health, develop physical strength and stature, contributing to achieving comprehensive educational goals.

2. Sports activities in schools are voluntary activities of students, organized as extracurricular, club-based sports, groups, or individual activities suitable to interests, gender, age, and health, aimed at perfecting motor skills, supporting the achievement of physical education goals through training and competition, sports competitions, creating conditions for students to exercise their right to play, entertain, develop sports talents; identifying and nurturing sports talents and abilities.

Sports activities in schools aim to perfect motor skills, support the achievement of physical education goals through training and competition, create conditions for students to exercise their right to play, entertain, develop sports talents; identify and nurture sports talents and abilities.

Thus, organizing a football competition at a lower secondary school is considered a physical education activity organized through sports competitions.

What is the funding source for building a mini football field in a lower secondary school in Vietnam?

Based on Clause 1, Article 6 of Decree 11/2015/ND-CP:

Finance and facilities for physical education and sports activities in schools

1. Finance for physical education and sports activities in schools is ensured by the state budget according to the current budget decentralization; from the career revenue of the schools; sponsorship from organizations, individuals, and other legal revenues.

2. Facilities serving physical education and sports activities in schools include: Fields, practice grounds, multifunctional training rooms, gyms, swimming pools, equipment, and safety conditions to effectively implement the physical education curriculum and sports activities suitable to each educational level or degree of education.

3. Ministries, sectors, and the People's Committees at all levels ensure budget balance for investment, construction of facilities, meeting the equipment requirements for physical education and sports activities for public schools under their management; facilitating schools to use sport facilities in the area to serve physical education and sports activities in schools.

4. People's Committees at all levels plan land funds for physical education and sports activities in schools according to national standards; implement preferential policies on land, taxation, and credit for private schools to enable these schools to build facilities serving physical education and sports activities in schools.

5. Schools ensure proper investment and use of facilities dedicated to physical education and sports activities according to the provisions of the Education Law, Higher Education Law, Physical Education and Sports Law, Vocational Education Law, and current legal documents.

Finance for sports activities in lower secondary schools is ensured by the state budget according to the current budget decentralization; from the career revenue of the schools; sponsorship from organizations, individuals, and other legal revenues.

Thus, the funding source for building a mini football field at a lower secondary school will be ensured by the state budget according to the current budget decentralization.