Spain Segundo de Primaria School Syllabus - Physical Education

Physical Education

The Physical Education curriculum for Segundo de Primaria in Spain is guided by Real Decreto 157/2022, which establishes the framework for Primary Education. The curriculum emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating physical activity with other areas of learning, and promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. It aims to develop physical literacy, enabling students to participate confidently and competently in a range of physical activities. The curriculum also fosters social and emotional development through movement, encouraging teamwork, cooperation, and respect for others.

Specific Competencies

The curriculum outlines five specific competencies for Physical Education:

1. Adopting an active and healthy lifestyle: Students are encouraged to engage in regular physical activity, understanding its benefits for physical and mental well-being. They learn about healthy habits, including nutrition, hygiene, and injury prevention. 2. Developing motor skills and coordination: Students refine fundamental movement skills and coordination through various activities and games, adapting their movements to different situations and contexts. 3. Promoting social and emotional development: Students develop social skills, emotional regulation, and empathy through physical activity, fostering cooperation, respect, and teamwork. 4. Exploring cultural and artistic expressions through movement: Students explore various forms of movement, including games, dance, and artistic expression, appreciating their cultural and creative contributions. 5. Interacting with the environment: Students engage in physical activities in natural and urban settings, understanding the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability.

Learning Content

The curriculum outlines learning content for each competency, covering topics such as:

• Healthy habits: Nutrition, hygiene, posture, injury prevention, and first aid.
• Motor skills: Locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills, coordination, balance, and agility.
• Social and emotional development: Teamwork, cooperation, respect, fair play, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation.
• Cultural and artistic expression: Games, dance, and other forms of artistic expression through movement.
• Environmental interaction: Safe and sustainable practices in natural and urban settings.

Evaluation

Assessment in Physical Education is ongoing and formative, focusing on the development of competencies and the student's progress in the learning process. Teachers use a variety of assessment methods, including observation, self-assessment, and peer assessment.