PE class
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PE class
The school subject in which pupils are physically trained, learn movement sequences, and practice various sports.
Ich habe meine Sportsachen vergessen und kann heute nicht am Sportunterricht teilnehmen.
I forgot my sports clothes and can't take part in PE class today.
This noun is made up of 'Sport' (sport/PE) and 'Unterricht' (lesson/class). So it literally refers to instruction in the subject of physical education.
Der Sportunterricht findet heute draußen auf dem Sportplatz statt.
PE class is taking place outside on the sports field today.
The structure '[subject] + Unterricht' is very common for naming school subjects or classes. Other examples are 'Deutschunterricht' (German class), 'Biologieunterricht' (biology class), or 'Kunstunterricht' (art class).
Der Chemieunterricht ist oft sehr spannend.
Chemistry class is often very exciting.
Common phrases are 'Sportunterricht haben' (to have PE class), 'am Sportunterricht teilnehmen' (to take part in PE class), and 'im Sportunterricht etwas machen' (to do something in PE class). The prepositions 'in' (with dative) and 'an' (with dative) are especially important here.
Am Montag haben wir immer in den ersten beiden Stunden Sportunterricht.
On Mondays, we always have PE class in the first two periods.
sport
'der Sport' and 'der Sportunterricht' can mean the same school subject: PE. Pupils often simply say 'Sport' when they mean the class. 'Sportunterricht' is more precise and makes it clear that it is about the school subject, not sport in your free time. In a timetable or in a conversation with teachers, 'Sportunterricht' sounds very clear. In everyday speech among pupils, 'Sport' is usually natural enough.
Der Sportunterricht beginnt nach der großen Pause.
PE class starts after the long break.
Heute fällt Sport aus, weil die Halle geschlossen ist.
PE is canceled today because the gym is closed.