EAST Physical Education (PE) seeks to create a safe and inclusive learning environment through nurturing the development of KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and UNDERSTANDING of Physical well-being. Students will leave our programme with the competence and confidence to live a healthy and active life. 

Physical activity touches everyone’s life to some degree. The advantages of involvement in such activity are many and varied. Health, social, mental, and physical benefits can all be associated with active participation at a range of levels.

UWCSEA is based on a philosophy of international understanding and cooperation. The PE department promote the ideals of the UWC movement and the College specifically, by providing opportunities for all students to benefit from physical activity.

Mass participation provides friendly,  fun competition for all students in a wide range of sports. The development of teamwork, leadership, and organisational skills are central to this, as is establishing a pure sense of fun from being actively involved in a sport. These skills are enhanced by those students who wish to pursue sports to a higher level through the Activities or Representative Sports programmes. Heightened levels of confidence and self-esteem are seen through this additional participation, as is focusing on realistic targets.

The department recognises the many benefits associated with participation in physical activity and tries to cover all interest groups. By offering opportunities at a variety of levels, we aim to bring these benefits to all our students.

Students are holistically assessed in three key areas over the year: 

1. Regular participation in physical activity:

• Active Living 

• Physical Fitness

2. Movement Competency:

• Motor Skills and Concepts - Locomotion 

• Motor Skills and Concepts - Manipulation 

• Strategies and Tactics

• Analysing Performance 

• Transfer 

3. Responsible Behaviour:

• Personal Responsibility

• Safety