This chapter presents a compelling argument for integrating Physically Active Education (PAE) into the African educational system, underscoring its vital role in promoting sustainable educational and health outcomes within the African holistic development paradigm. Within the Sport for Development (SfD) agenda, it tackles contemporary challenges, especially the rise in sedentary behaviours following the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases. The work advocates for a reassessment of traditional physical education and school sports, and the inclusion of PAE, an approach that combines physical activity with academic learning to foster overall development across physical, cognitive, and emotional realms. Empirically backed and grounded in both philosophical and theoretical foundations, the chapter details the manifold benefits of PAE. These include its capacity to counter sedentary lifestyles, boost learning, engagement, and satisfaction, and bridge health and educational gaps. The discussion emphasises the synergies of PAE with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and its critical function in realising the African Union’s socio-economic ambitions, especially the Active Africa Pillar in the AU Sports Policy Framework for 2030. Concluding with actionable strategies for the implementation of PAE, the chapter advocates for collective action among educational stakeholders to transform Africa’s educational landscape. Embracing PAE could equip the continent’s youth with essential skills, preparing them to seize emerging opportunities and contribute to realising the vision of the ‘Africa We Want by 2063’.