Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Primary 5 Physical Education
This course focuses on developing specialized movement skills and tactical awareness in games while fostering personal health ownership. Students transition from basic motor patterns to complex sequences required for sports, fitness management, and outdoor safety.
Territory Games and Tactical Awareness
Students learn to maintain possession and create attacking space in games like basketball or floorball. Emphasis is placed on off-the-ball movement and defensive positioning.
Exploring how to use the width and depth of the court to pull defenders out of position. Students practice transitioning from offense to defense quickly.
Developing precision in passing and receiving while moving at different speeds. Students refine their dribbling and shooting techniques under pressure.
Introduction to man-to-man marking and basic zone concepts to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
Net-Barrier Mastery and Strategy
Focusing on sports like badminton or volleyball where students must send an object into an opponent's court.
Learning to aim for corners and empty spaces to make it difficult for the opponent to return the shot.
Developing the agility to move quickly from the center of the court to reach incoming shots.
Refining the serve as an attacking tool and learning to dig or lift shots to keep the rally alive.
Athletics and Track Competency
Developing efficient running mechanics, jumping for height and distance, and basic throwing techniques for track and field events.
Improving explosive starts and the coordination required for non-visual baton exchanges in relays.
Exploring the mechanics of the long jump and high jump, focusing on the take-off and landing phases.
Refining the overarm throw and introducing basic shot put or javelin-style movements for distance.
Fitness Management and Personal Health
Students learn to monitor their physical activity levels and understand the components of health-related fitness.
Introducing Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type as a framework for planning personal exercise routines.
Practicing taking pulse rates and using the Perceived Exertion Scale to measure workout intensity.
Discussing the balance between energy intake and expenditure, and the role of different nutrients in supporting activity.
Outdoor Education and Risk Management
Preparing students for outdoor environments by teaching navigation, safety protocols, and environmental stewardship.
Learning to orient a map to the surroundings and using basic landmarks to find locations.
Identifying potential hazards in outdoor settings and learning how to mitigate risks through preparation.
Understanding the 'Leave No Trace' principles and the impact of human activity on natural spaces.
Rhythmic Movement and Social Interaction
Exploring creative expression through dance and developing social skills through group synchronization and choreography.
Practicing movements that match the tempo and phrasing of various music genres.
Working in small groups to design a short movement sequence that tells a story or expresses an emotion.
Learning traditional dances from Singapore's diverse cultures to promote appreciation and social cohesion.