Abstract
The purpose of this study is to clarify how teaching policies for physical education classes vis-à-vis the study of infectious diseases have been demonstrated on the basis of historical changes in the Course of Study and relevant commentaries. Further, the research study aims to clarify the relationship between these policies and the actual practices incorporated in the educational field.
Because of the analysis, the following content related to infectious diseases was listed in the Course of Study: ① disease prevention, ② infectious diseases, ③ public health and hygiene, ④ bacterial pathogens, and ⑤ tolerance. While there are differences in the way emphasis is laid in elementary, junior high, and senior high schools, there is a need for guidance. However, no practical studies were observed related to this content or physical education skills, and there was a gap between them in the social demands related to the COVID-19 pandemic in recent years. Therefore, in the future, it shall be necessary to develop curriculum management that relates the study of infectious diseases to physical education practices and to clarify the ideal physical education skills so as to secure the requisite amount of motor skills while ensuring physical distance.
