Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Primary 2 Physical Education
A comprehensive physical education and health program for Primary 2 students focusing on refined locomotor skills, rhythmic movements, and foundational health habits. Students develop spatial awareness and social responsibility through cooperative play and structured physical activity.
Mastery of Movement and Space
Students refine their locomotor and non locomotor skills while navigating complex spaces and changing directions.
Exploring how to move safely through high, medium, and low levels while following curved or zigzag paths.
Combining hopping, skipping, and galloping into fluid sequences with varying speeds.
Developing core stability by transferring weight between different body parts and maintaining static balances.
Ball Skills and Coordination
Focusing on manipulative skills including underhand throwing, catching, and basic dribbling with feet and hands.
Improving accuracy in underhand tosses and developing 'soft hands' for consistent catching.
Learning to keep a ball close while moving using both the hands and the feet.
Introduction to using short handled rackets or bats to strike a stationary or moving object.
Rhythm and Creative Expression
Using music and rhythm to develop coordinated movement patterns and expressive dance sequences.
Identifying the pulse in music and matching locomotor movements to the tempo.
Learning simple traditional dance steps and patterns from various local cultures.
Working in pairs to create a short movement routine that expresses an emotion or theme.
Fitness and Body Awareness
Understanding how the body responds to exercise and the importance of physical activity for health.
Learning to identify physical changes in the body during and after vigorous activity.
Exploring exercises that improve the range of motion and the ability of muscles to do work.
Comparing the benefits of outdoor playing with sitting for long periods.
Healthy Habits and Nutrition
Developing an understanding of balanced diets and the role of hygiene in maintaining health.
Learning the proportions of different food groups needed for a balanced meal.
Understanding the importance of drinking water and choosing healthy snacks.
Practicing proper handwashing techniques and understanding how to prevent the spread of illness.
Safety and Social Responsibility
Building skills for safe play, following rules, and showing sportsmanship toward others.
Learning the correct way to handle, carry, and store physical education equipment.
Understanding why games have rules and how to respond to winning and losing.
Developing communication skills to achieve a common goal in group challenges.