Physical Education

Vision

A healthy and active individual who contributes positively to the community

Mission

To nurture students who have the right attitude and aptitude for sports and healthy living

Physical Education in Tampines Primary School is integral to the all-round development of our students. Psychomotor skills are taught in tandem with cognitive understanding based on age-appropriate sports science principles. Underpinning the physical education experience is an emphasis on values inculcation and character building – which provides a conducive environment for our students to have fun to learn with and from one another.

The curriculum comprises of Athletics, Dance, Games & Sports, Gymnastics, Physical Health & Fitness and Swimming. Innovative initiatives leveraging technology collaborative practice, such as our Video Analysis & Critique of Sport Skills and P6 Sport Education - provide authentic contexts and experiences as the foundation to equip our students with skills competencies for the future.

Video Analysis and Critique of Sport Skills

Through analysis critique of peers’ performance of sport skills, students develop a deeper understanding of the biomechanical principles that contribute to good performance.

P6 Sport Education

Sport Education aims to develop students’ perception of sport to encompass non-playing roles that are prevalent in modern sport. Students participate in are responsible for the organisation of their teams throughout the season with the teacher as a facilitator. Reflection peer evaluations are done by the students to frame their learning experiences.

Healthy Lifestyle Week

The week serves as a lead up to the Senior Olympics, where all students participate in the “I am a Role Model” program - focussing on desired behaviour when participating in sport - conducted by our Parent Support Group members, as well as practice matches during recess to prepare for the Senior Olympics. Augmenting these is Eye Care Week activities with the key message to “Keep Myopia at Bay. Go Outdoors Play”.

Senior Olympics

Senior Olympics promotes the right values and is a celebration of sport. Students participate in inter-class Basketball, Floorball, Football, Softball and Relay Run competitions in co-ed teams.

Obesity Seminar

The seminar aims to build on existing home-school partnership towards attaining a healthier weight for our students. Tackling childhood obesity early would help to reduce the risk of weight-related diseases later on in adulthood and it has been proven to increase students’ academic achievement. The hands on seminar provide parents with knowledge and ideas to help their child as well as strengthen family bonds.

Sports Exposure

In addition to games & sports taught in the curriculum, our students are given exposure to alternative and contemporary sports such as Inline Skating, Golf and Martial Arts. These sessions are conducted by invited coaches experienced in their respective sports who share our principles towards education.

Junior Olympics

The Junior Olympics serve as a culminating event for P1 – P2 students where they are able to demonstrate the skills and attitudes learnt throughout the year. students are able to apply them in small-sided/modified Basketball, Floorball, Football and Softball competitions. Parent Volunteers too get involved and served as “umpires” with the values-based scoring based on MOE, School Olympic values.