Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Primary 6 Physical Education
A comprehensive primary six physical education course focusing on advanced games literacy, personal fitness management, and outdoor education. Students develop leadership skills and a deep understanding of health concepts to prepare for the transition to secondary school.
Territory and Invasion Games
Students master strategic play and tactical awareness in games like basketball, netball, and floorball.
Focusing on creating space and maintaining possession through coordinated team movements.
Applying man-to-man and zone defense principles to disrupt the opponent's progress.
Practicing the rapid shift from offense to defense and vice versa during live gameplay.
Net-Barrier and Striking Games
Developing precision and placement in sports like badminton, volleyball, and rounders.
Learning to aim for target zones that exploit gaps in the opponent's court coverage.
Training the mind and body to return to a base position and predict opponent moves.
Improving decision making in striking-fielding games regarding when to run and where to throw.
Fitness Management and Personal Health
Empowering students to take charge of their own physical fitness through goal setting and data analysis.
Understanding Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type to design effective personal workouts.
Learning to use heart rate and perceived exertion scales to measure exercise effort.
Preparing for national fitness standards through specific, measurable, and realistic targets.
Outdoor Education and Safety
Building resilience and environmental stewardship through outdoor exploration and risk management.
Using maps and environmental clues to navigate through unfamiliar park settings.
Practicing environmental ethics to minimize the human impact on natural spaces.
Learning practical survival skills and the use of basic equipment for outdoor safety.
Nutrition and Body Systems
Exploring the relationship between food intake, energy expenditure, and physiological health.
Analyzing macronutrients and their specific roles in providing energy for physical activity.
Understanding the importance of fluid balance and the signs of dehydration during exercise.
Examining how the heart and lungs adapt to regular physical activity.
Mental Wellness and Social Responsibility
Developing emotional intelligence, stress management techniques, and inclusive leadership skills.
Learning techniques to stay calm and focused during high pressure sporting moments.
Exploring how to lead a team while ensuring all members feel valued and included.
Practical methods for resolving disagreements on the field with sportsmanship and respect.