Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Form 5 Subjects (CSEC) - Creative and Expressive Arts > Physical Education and Sport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines uses the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) syllabus for Physical Education and Sport. The CSEC Physical Education and Sport syllabus comprises a Compulsory Core and three Options. Students are assessed on practical skills in three sports from at least two different Options.

CSEC Physical Education and Sport Syllabus Components:

• Compulsory Core: This section covers the foundational knowledge and concepts of physical education and sport. Key topics include:
• History and Development of Physical Education and Sport
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Fitness and Performance
• Health and Nutrition
• Trends and Social Issues
• Options: Students choose three sports from at least two of the available options. While the specific options offered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines may vary, the CSEC syllabus generally includes options such as:
• Games
• Athletics/Track and Field
• Gymnastics/Dance
• Aquatics/Swimming
• Other individual and dual sports

Recent Performance in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has demonstrated a high pass rate in CSEC Physical Education and Sport. In September 2024, the subject recorded a 97.47% pass rate.

Curriculum Development and Resources:

• The Curriculum Development Unit in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines plays a role in organizing school sporting activities and supporting Physical Education and Sport.
• Various study guides and resources are available to support students preparing for the CSEC Physical Education and Sport exam, including those published by Oxford and Macmillan Caribbean.

There have been calls for curriculum changes to further boost sports development in the country.