Physical Education

Aim of Physical Education

Physical Education is an integral component of Singapore’s school curriculum to develop students holistically. By emphasizing the importance of movement, and an individual’s interaction with the environment, Physical Education seeks to develop the whole child to bring about a nation of physically competent and confident individuals who enjoy a lifetime of active and healthy living safely and responsibly.

Purpose of Physical Education

The purpose of Physical Education is to develop physically competent and confident individuals who enjoy a lifetime of active and healthy living safely and responsibly.

 The five goals below serve as a guide for the above purpose. Each goal is equally important, and they interact with one another in a well-planned Physical Education curriculum that addresses the understanding, skills, practices and values desired for every student.

1. Movement Competence. Students are competent and confident to participate in a range of physical and outdoor activities.

Students acquire the skills and knowledge in a variety of physical activities to develop their personal level of movement competence. They apply their skills and knowledge to participate individually and with others in physical activities for recreation, health, and personal challenge and achievement. They understand the movement concepts and are able to transfer these skills and knowledge across different physical activities and environment. 

2. Healthy Lifestyle Practices. Students have a personal commitment to healthy lifestyle practices in physical activity, nutrition, sleep, outdoor time and hygiene.

Students believe in the importance and benefits of an active and healthy lifestyle. They understand the individual and environmental factors that contribute to their lifestyle choices and are able to apply the health knowledge and skills in their daily living across different life contexts. They develop a sense of personal responsibility for their health and are able to make informed decisions to live it out, contributing to their holistic well-being. 

3. Safety Mindset. Students apply risk assessment to manage daily and physical activities with respect to self, others and the environment.

Students demonstrate safe practices and take responsibility of their own safety as well as the safety of others around them. They are cognisant of their own ability and the environment, and are able to identify hazards, assess and manage risks, and respond to emergency situations. They possess a safety mindset with a keen spirit of adventure and have the ability to take responsible risks. 

4. Core Values. Students make informed and responsible decisions with regard to personal behaviour and social interactions based on sound values-based judgements.

Students’ behaviours are reflective of the core values such as the following:

• respect and care for self, others and the environment

• integrity (sportsmanship) and harmony (teamwork) in the participation of physical activities

• resilience through adopting a positive outlook when faced with challenges and giving their best effort

• responsibility in the areas of personal health, fitness, hygiene and safety
 

5. Enjoyment. Students enjoy and value physical activities and healthy living in a sustainable way.

Students appreciate the inherent values and joy of movement experiences. They exhibit a positive self-concept through participating in a wide range of physical activities. They are able to appreciate the outdoors, actively engage with places meaningfully and take actions to contribute to a sustainable community.

In pursuing a lifetime of active and healthy living, students demonstrate the following:

• engage in physical activities of interest regularly and limit sedentary time

• spend time outdoors and enjoy nature responsibly

• have a balanced diet and often choose healthier options

• rest and sleep sufficiently

• practise personal hygiene

Beyond Classroom PE programmes

Annual Children’s Day Carnival
At Chua Chu Kang Primary School, the Children’s Day Carnival is an annual highlight that our students eagerly look forward to. Designed to promote active living and teamwork, the carnival offers a vibrant and engaging experience for all students, bringing joy and excitement beyond the classroom.

Each year, our Primary 1 and 2 students participate in a fun-filled telematch, where they develop teamwork and coordination through a series of interactive challenges. Meanwhile, Primary 3 to 6 students explore a diverse range of physical activities, specially curated to provide them with opportunities to discover new interests and stay active. Popular activities such as sword play, archery tag, Kin ball, I Bounce, and many more ensure that students are engaged and energized throughout the day.

The Children’s Day Carnival continues to be a cherished tradition that fosters camaraderie, resilience, and a love for physical activity, making it an event that students eagerly anticipate year after year.

Primary 5 Camp
The 3-day-2-night Primary 5 Cohort Camp is the highlight of the primary education our students have gone through with us.  This is their opportunity to apply the skills learnt in Outdoor Education modules and also the school values and the 7 Habits.  Through experiential learning, students learnt to apply all that they have learnt to work with one another through the various activities, resolve conflict and making sound decision for the group.  Adventure obstacle courses train our students to strengthen their resilience and not to give up when faced with challenges.  Students also learnt to encourage and help their classmates to give their best.  The experiences from the camp toughen our students’ mind and teach them valuable lessons outside the classrooms, and prepare them to be Future-Ready.