The practical-aesthetic subjects (praktisk-estetiska ämnen) in compulsory school are: art, music, crafts (slöjd), physical education and health, and home and consumer studies. These subjects have a long tradition in Swedish schools and aim to develop creativity, motor skills, and practical abilities.
Debate
The practical-aesthetic subjects are regularly debated — particularly questions about time allocation (often considered too small), teacher qualifications (the shortage is severe in crafts and music), and the subjects' status relative to the "core subjects" of Swedish, mathematics, and English.