Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Primary 3 Physical Education
A comprehensive physical education curriculum focusing on refined motor skills, team cooperation, and holistic health. Students transition from basic movements to specialized game skills and personal wellness management.
Athletics and Locomotor Mastery
Students develop efficiency in running, jumping, and throwing through structured track and field activities.
Mastering the crouch start and efficient arm-leg coordination for maximum speed.
Refining the long jump technique with a focus on takeoff power and landing safety.
Introduction to pushing and throwing mechanics using age-appropriate equipment.
Invasion Games and Strategic Play
Introduction to team-based games requiring spatial awareness and tactical decision making.
Learning to find and move into open spaces to receive a pass.
Developing man-to-man marking skills and blocking passing lanes.
Using hands and feet to accurately move equipment to teammates under pressure.
Gymnastics and Body Control
Focusing on balance, flexibility, and sequence creation using floor mats and low apparatus.
Exploring points of contact and center of gravity to maintain stability.
Executing forward and side rolls safely while maintaining body tension.
Combining jumps, rolls, and balances into a logical and aesthetic movement flow.
Dance and Rhythmic Movement
Exploring cultural dances and creative expression through synchronized movement to music.
Learning to move the body in time with different musical tempos and signatures.
Introduction to traditional Singaporean dance steps from Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures.
Collaborating to create a short dance piece using levels, pathways, and formations.
Fitness Management and Personal Health
Understanding the components of fitness and how lifestyle choices impact long term health.
Learning to measure pulse and understanding the relationship between effort and heart rate.
Identifying strength, flexibility, and endurance through practical circuit training.
Exploring how recovery and sleep affect physical performance and mood.
Nutrition and Wellness
Focusing on balanced diets, hydration, and the social-emotional aspects of health.
Applying the Singapore health promotion board guidelines for balanced meals.
Analyzing the sugar content in beverages and the importance of drinking water.
Developing social skills and empathy through cooperative play and group talk.