Virtual Reality in PE

During the COVID-19 pandemic, students’ learning experiences were greatly affected as many PE activities and outdoor learning journeys were suspended.  The PESTA team, together with the PE fraternity curated several useful 360 videos-cum-learning resource packages and shared them with the schools in the SLS community gallery.  Students can gain near-real life viewing experience, involving them in the actual game situation or outdoor location.  The response to these resources has been overwhelming, with over 5000 hits achieved to-date.

With the advancement of Virtual Reality (VR) technology, PESTA is currently collaborating with schools such as CHIJ (Katong) Primary to explore the possibilities of its impact on the future of teaching and learning of PE.  Oculus Quest II VR headsets and handhelds were used to provide a virtual learning experience for our students in sports.