The Physical Education programme for students joining UWCSEA in Grade 10 is part of the core curriculum followed by all Grade 9 and 10 students. This is a non-examined course.
The overall aim of this programme is to help students develop the confidence to take part in different physical activities and learn about the value of a healthy, active lifestyle.
Physical Education helps students develop personally and socially. They work as individuals, in groups and in teams, developing concepts of fairness and of personal and social responsibility. They take on different roles and responsibilities, including leadership, coaching and officiating. Through the range of experiences that physical education offers, they learn how to be effective in competitive, creative and challenging situations.
The Physical Education programme follows similar strands and conceptual understandings as the Grade 9 and 10 High School programme. These include:
Regular participation in physical activity can enhance health and well-being.
when individuals take a balanced approach to developing their fitness, they can support healthy and active living.
Movement competency and confidence develop through the acquisition and transfer of motor skills and movement concepts.
analysis of skill performance can lead to increased success in physical activities by identifying strengths and weaknesses.
Responsible behaviour during physical activity creates safe and respectful environments for self and others.
making informed choices during physical activity can lead to behaviours that support a safe and respectful environment.
by applying interpersonal skills and qualities, individuals can form positive relationships and constructive group dynamics.
All students have one 75-minute lesson per week.
Course content
A typical PE programme includes activities taken from physical domains including invasion, court, fitness, over the net, striking, adventure and aquatics. Each of the activities empower students with ownership in their learning with numerous leadership opportunities. Every five to six weeks their activity theme changes.
An overview of conceptual units covered in the core curriculum includes:
Fundamental Movement Patterns (Strength based fitness)
Officiating
Event Organisation
Personal Responsibility and Safety (Kayaking & Climbing)
Group Challenges
Skills developed
Fundamental skills and techniques are practiced and refined for each of the units covered in a variety of modified environments.
Students wishing to further these skills outside of the curriculum are encouraged to access the wide range of sports offered in the Activities programme.
Assessment
Students are internally assessed at the end of each unit of work.