Singapore Primary 3 Physical Education Syllabus

This syllabus outlines the Physical Education curriculum for Primary 3 students, focusing on developing competent movers who demonstrate efficiency, effectiveness, and versatility in movement competencies, along with fostering a commitment to healthy lifestyle practices and safety consciousness. The curriculum is based on the 2024 Physical Education syllabus by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore.

Physical Activity

The Physical Activity component aims to develop fundamental movement skills, incorporating movement concepts and promoting enjoyment in movement. The curriculum includes Athletics, Dance, Games and Sports, Gymnastics, and Swimming, although Swimming may not be offered to all cohorts.

Athletics

Introduced in Primary 4, Athletics builds upon basic actions learned in earlier years.

Dance

Dance promotes rhythmic movement and self-expression. Students explore, create, and perform movements in response to various stimuli, developing an understanding of body, space, effort, and relationship awareness. They progress from movement patterns to phrases, sequences, and structured dances. Primary 3 students explore locomotor and non-locomotor movements in variations of position and formation, working in small groups to perform sequences of movement phrases. They also perform pre-designed movement experiences with modifications.

Games and Sports

Games and Sports develop manipulative skills and game concepts. Primary 3 students refine throwing and catching skills, introducing different passing patterns and shooting at targets. They develop kicking and trapping skills, striking with long-handled implements, and continue to practice dribbling. Emphasis is placed on understanding game strategies and applying skills in dynamic game situations.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics focuses on body management and control. Primary 3 students refine traveling, jumping, and climbing skills, using various apparatus. They develop balancing skills, including inverted balances, and practice rolling and turning movements. Sequencing four different movements with smooth transitions is also emphasized.

Swimming

Offered to one cohort at any primary level, Swimming develops water confidence and skills. By the end of Primary 6, students should be able to perform basic swimming strokes, float, and enter/exit the pool safely.

Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education fosters a spirit of adventure, resilience, and connection with places. The curriculum is organized around themes of exploring places, with strands in Outdoor Living, Sense of Place, and Risk Assessment and Management. Primary 3 students learn basic map skills and environmentally sustainable practices, focusing on understanding their school and its neighborhood.

Physical Health and Safety

This component promotes healthy lifestyle practices and safety consciousness. Strands include Physical Fitness, Safety and Risk Management, Nutrition, and Personal Hygiene and Self-Care. Primary 3 students learn about physical activity intensity, water safety, and apply safety measures in various contexts. They also work on a health practice for personal improvement.

Character and Citizenship Education

Character and Citizenship Education is integrated throughout the curriculum, focusing on core values such as respect, responsibility, resilience, integrity, care, and harmony. These values are developed through participation in physical activities and outdoor experiences, promoting positive social-emotional competencies and responsible decision-making.