Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Primary 4 Physical Education
This course focuses on developing versatile movement skills and health literacy for primary four students. It emphasizes tactical awareness in games, rhythmic expression, and the integration of personal safety and nutritional habits into daily life.
Territory Games and Tactical Awareness
Students develop passing and receiving skills while learning how to create and use space in team based game situations.
Focusing on moving into open spaces to receive a pass and positioning to intercept the ball.
Developing the ability to adjust force and direction when passing a ball to a moving target.
Understanding the roles of different players and the importance of following rules for an inclusive game.
Rhythmic Movement and Creative Expression
Students explore movement sequences and transitions to music, focusing on timing and group coordination.
Performing movement patterns in unison with a group while maintaining a steady beat.
Collaborating with peers to create a short movement sequence that tells a story or expresses an emotion.
Learning and performing basic steps from traditional local dances in Singapore.
Gymnastics and Body Control
Students master static balances and dynamic rotations while developing core strength and flexibility.
Holding stable positions using different body parts as bases of support.
Executing safe forward and sideways rolls with a focus on tucking the chin and protecting the spine.
Combining balances, rolls, and jumps into a continuous and controlled gymnastic routine.
Fitness Management and Personal Health
Students learn to monitor their physical activity levels and understand the components of health related fitness.
Learning how to measure pulse and recognizing the relationship between intensity and heart rate.
Identifying the difference between cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility.
Creating simple, achievable personal fitness goals based on individual strengths and areas for improvement.
Nutrition and Energy Balance
Students explore the importance of a balanced diet and how to make healthier food choices in the school canteen.
Understanding the proportions of different food groups needed for a balanced meal.
Identifying high sugar and high fat foods and finding healthier substitutes.
Applying nutritional knowledge to select healthy meals in a real world school setting.
Safety and Outdoor Awareness
Students learn about personal safety in various environments and how to respond to common injuries.
Identifying potential hazards in the playground or sports field before beginning activity.
Recognizing minor injuries like scrapes or heat exhaustion and knowing the immediate steps to take.
Understanding the importance of protecting skin from UV rays and maintaining fluid levels outdoors.