Physical Education

Vision

A healthy and active individual who contributes positively to the community

Mission

To nurture students who have the right attitude and aptitude for sports and healthy living

Physical Education in Tampines Primary School is integral to the all-round development of our students. Psychomotor skills are taught in tandem with cognitive understanding based on age-appropriate sports science principles. Underpinning the physical education experience is an emphasis on values inculcation and character building – which provides a conducive environment for our students to have fun to learn with and from one another.

The curriculum comprises of Athletics, Dance, Games & Sports, Gymnastics, Physical Health & Fitness and Swimming. Innovative initiatives leveraging technology collaborative practice, such as our Video Analysis & Critique of Sport Skills and Sports Education through Inter-Class Games League to provide authentic contexts and experiences as the foundation to equip our students with skills competencies for the future.

SPORTS EDUCATION MODEL APPROACH WITHIN

THE INTER-CLASS GAMES LEAGUE

Our Inter-Class Games league during recess is designed using the Sports Education Model approach where students experience sports beyond just playing. Across the league season, students take on authentic roles such as players, referees and scorers. It provides students with an opportunity to engage in friendly competition, promote physical activity, and foster a sense of teamwork and school spirit. It is an authentic platform for students to apply their PE skills, socio-emotional competencies and adaptive thinking ability as team-mates collaborate to strategize against opposing teams, creating a meaningful and inclusive sporting experience for all.

HEALTH WEEK

Health Week promotes the importance of healthy living and positive well-being through engaging activities and shared learning experiences during recess. Students learn practical ways to care for their physical, mental, and social health, while building healthy habits that support their growth in school and beyond. Students get to redeem a token after they engaged in the physical and cognitive activities planned for them during recess.

PRIMARY 4 EXPLORERS’ CHALLENGE

The Primary 4 Explorers’ Challenge is an outdoor education experience held at Pasir Ris Park, where students learn through exploration and play. Through basic orienteering tasks, students practise navigation, teamwork, and decision-making while building a sense of place — connecting with their surroundings and appreciating the natural environment around them.

CAMP FOR FRIENDS

Camp for Friends celebrates diverse abilities through Paralympic-inspired sports, helping students experience sport from different perspectives. Through inclusive and adaptive activities, students develop awareness, empathy, and appreciation for adaptive sports, while practising appropriate peer interactions and essential social skills in a supportive environment.

P1 & P2 Junior Olympics

The Junior Olympics introduces students to fundamental movement skills through fun, age-appropriate activities. With a focus on throwing and catching and rolling skills, students build coordination, confidence, and a strong foundation for lifelong participation in physical activity.

Recess UPLAY

Recess UPlay provides P1 to P6 students with opportunities for community bonding through unstructured play. With the loaning of PE equipment, students engage in meaningful play that serves as an authentic platform to apply PE skills, social-emotional competencies, and 21st Century values such as respect, cooperation, and collaboration.

Grow Well @ TPPS

Grow Well @ TPPS is aligned with Singapore’s national health promotion strategy – the Grow Well SG to nurture healthy and balanced students through the 4 Wells – Eat Well, Sleep Well, Exercise Well, and Learn Well. Through the Healthy Log on the Singapore Student Learning Space (SLS), students build ownership of their well-being and develop positive lifestyle habits in a fun, student-friendly way, with the involvement of family and friends to strengthen community support.

Primary 5 Cohort Adventure Camp

The P5 Cohort Adventure Camp provides students with opportunities to develop independence and extend learning beyond the classroom. Through activities such as Confidence Rope Courses, place-based exploration and team-building challenges, students build interpersonal communication skills, resilience, and ruggedness while learning to work together and overcome challenges.