Physical Education (PE)
1. Objectives of the PE Programme
- to acquire a range of motor skills, concepts, principles and strategies to participate in 6 different sports
- to display positive personal and social behaviour across different experiences and environments
- to acquire health, diet, fitness and sports knowledge for lifelong commitment to a physically active and healthy lifestyle
- to build a resilient character with an appreciation of the outdoors
2. The PE Programme
- Physical games and sports skills / concepts
- Football
- Handball
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Outdoor Education
- Elements of Physical Health and Fitness
3. Modes of Assessment
- NAPFA test (PFT)
- Theory assessment through SLS and HBL
- Game skills assessment through peer feedback and intra-class competitions.
4. Department Policy
- All students, except those with valid medical certificates, are to participate fully in PE lessons.
- All students are to be in their House T-shirts, school PE shorts, socks and appropriate footwear for all PE lessons.
- All students are to participate in sports events organised by the department.
(a) Sports Day
(b) Cross Country
(c) Inter-house Games
(d) Inter-class Games
5. Sports and Exercise Science (ESS) as an O-Level subject
- The choice of taking ESS as an O-Level subject is offered to Secondary 3 students who are more sport-inclined, provided they meet the requirements at the end of the Secondary 2 year.
- There is no N-Level paper for ESS. N(A) students will be taking their ESS O-Level papers concurrently with their N-Level Papers.
- The 2-year curriculum will enable students to appreciate the theoretical and practical aspects of PE as well as prepare students who are keen in a tertiary education in:
- Life and Health Sciences
- Physical Education
- Health and Fitness
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