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

For more information, do refer to the following links:

• O-Level Exercise and Sports Science