PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

AGENDA

1. PE Programme2. CCA Programme3. Health Management4. Prog for Active Learning

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONPURPOSE OF PE :to help all students develop a foundation for an active life.

PE PROGRAMME :provides a range of movement experiences to develop students’ overall development.

PE SYLLABUSThe syllabus provides depth and breadth to implement a well-balanced physical education programme. Seven learning areas that facilitate learning experiences

PE PROGRAMMELower Block P1 & P2

2 hrsFundamental Movement/GymSports & GamesOutdoor EdDanceHealth Fitness

Middle Block P3 & P42.5 hrs

All of the aboveAthleticsSwimming

Upper Block P5 & P62.5 hrs

All of the aboveNo swimming

LOWER PRIMARY (P1 –P3):focuses on mastery of fundamental motor skills such as :Locomotor – run, walk, jump, hop, slide, gallop, skip, Non-locomotor – turn, twist, stretch, bend, curl, balanceManipulative skills – throw, catch, kick, trap, dribble, roll

UPPER PRIMARY (P4-P6)mastery of discrete skills; focus on more complex combinations and sequences of movements; and skills in games application

PE PROG

mastery of fundamental motor skills and concepts mastery of fundamental skills is reinforced in

Dance, Games and Sports, Outdoor Ed and Gymnastics through practice of the fundamental skills, the

foundation of specific movement patterns is laid.

We want our students to be efficient, effective and versatile in their performance.

PHYSICAL ED IN P1 & P2

P1 PE MATTERS

Teaching of PE By trained and qualified PE trsDuration of PE/week 2 hoursNo of PE Days 2 days of 1 hr lesson

3 days of 2x45mins+30min4 days of 30min

Attire (on PE Days only) PE tee shirt and shorts (2 sets)Others Water bottle

Wallets /coin purse

P1 PE MATTERS

Medical ConditionIf your child/ward :-• has undergone a surgery and is excused

from PE please inform the FT and PE tr

• has a medical history or a condition suchas fits, asthma, fainting spells etc pleaseinform the FT and PE tr. Let us know theaction to be taken if it happens.

P1 PE MATTERS

Medical ConditionIf your child/ward :-• is not feeling well – eg cough or flu but is in

school and you do not want him/her to do PE, write in the handbook or email or contact the school to inform the PE tr

• has been exempted from PE either long term or short term by the doctor kindly submit the excuse chit to the PE tr.

P1 PE MATTERS

Medical TreatmentDuring school hours, if your child/ward :-

• has a stomach ache or headache, we cannotgive the child any medication

• injures himself and the injury is minor egabrasion or cut we can only wash and applyantiseptic cream and put a plaster

P1 PE MATTERS

Medical TreatmentDuring school hours, if your child/ward :-

• injures himself and the injury is major eg deepcut on the head or a ankle sprain or a fracturewe will assess the injury, apply first aid andinform the parents to take him to the doctor.

P1 PE MATTERS

We need your help to:1. Label the water bottles with child’s name

2. Label the wallets /coin purses with child’s name

3. Teach your child how to wear their socks/shoes

4. Teach your child to tuck in his/her tee shirt

5. Teach your child to identify his/her shoes

P1 PE MATTERS

How can parents / guardians help their children in PE?

• Communicate with child daily on happy moments & sad moments in sch

• Help the child in locomotive actions – hop, skip, jump, slide, gallop, walk, run

• Help the child in manipulativehrow,catch, roll

CCA PROG- only for P3 to P6 students- 3 tiered approach : expose, engage & excel

- 17 CCAs in 4 categories: Sports, UG, Arts, Club

- held during curriculum hours :730am-930am

- caters to recreational & competitive play- trainings in the afternoons for school teams

3.30pm to 5,30pm

CCA MATTERS

CAN MY P1 CHILD JOIN A CCA?No. Not advisable.

Use the time to allow child to play

physical games

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

In Kheng Cheng School we nurture our students in the 4 domains of Health :

• Physical Healthhealth screening, dental care, safety, myopia

• Social HealthBuddy program, Bear Journey, Raise Me Up

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

• Emotional / Mental Health- anger management, student counselling,

FTI, Stay Cool Prog, Early Bird Prog

• Environmental Health- classroom cleanliness, temperature taking,

washing of hands

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Measure of height & weight 2xIdentify students with obesity and underweightSeverely overweight students MUST attend medical check up @ HPBSeverely underweight students MUST attend Milk ProgrammeWOW Programme for overweight studentsMI Programme for severely overweight students on change behaviour

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SNACK TIME HEALTH MANAGEMENT

• @ 11.50am-12n daily eaten in class while doing work

• Eat dry food that is light

• Eg of food to pack :

fruits eg grapes, small apple, strawberries, blueberries

biscuits – plain no cream biscuits

a sandwich or a bun or a slice of plain cake, plain cereal

DO NOT PACK FRIED RICE OR NOODLES OR TITBITS eg

potato chips, Mamee, Twisties, etc

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

CANTEEN FOOD

• Set meals sold. No ala carte

• Set meals include rice/noodles/pasta, meat/fish

vegetable & fruits

• Introduce fruits and vegetables in every meal• Encourage your child to drink water during recess.

• Bring home cooked food

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT :• Set aside time for physical play not digital play

• Watch what your child eats and cut down on fatty food

processed food and sugared drinks / food

• Kick out bad habits

• - after exercising drinking isotonic or sugared drinks

• - after exercising eating a large plate of food

• - immediately after eating sitting down to watch tele

PROGRAM FOR ACTIVE LEARNING (PAL)

Only for P1 & P2 studentsDuring curriculum hours

No exams4 modules

Conducted by teachers PE Attire

Builds their social emotional competencies.

PALPurpose of PAL:• smooth transition from Kinder to Primary School

• All about constructive play

• Experiential learning

• Inculcating values - teamwork, patience, cooperation, fairness, courage etc

• Teaches working together, building confidence and curiosity

PAL

PAL is FUN

PAL

WORKING TOGETHER

EMAIL ADDRESS :

sivamalar_kulasegaram@moe.edu.sg