Physical Education

Our Objective

To nurture in every SJCian a love for lifelong, healthy and active living.

The PE Department strives to develop students holistically, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and values to lead active, purposeful lives. Through varied and meaningful learning experiences, every student learns to move with confidence, think reflectively, and care for others through the joy of physical activity.

Our Approach

Anchored in the national Physical Education (PE) syllabus, our curriculum provides purposeful and progressive learning experiences that help students think, move, and live actively.

We adopt a concept-based and game-centered approach, enabling learning to be transferable across different games and contexts. Lessons are intentionally designed to strengthen teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship, shaping both skill and character.

Our programmes also integrate Outdoor Education (OE) and Physical Health & Safety (PHS) to build students’ confidence, adaptability, and well-being. Students learn how to eat well, sleep well, stay active, and care for themselves and others, developing lifelong habits of health and safety in physical activity and daily living.

Our Programme

In line with the national PE syllabus, our curriculum comprises three key learning areas taught across all levels:

1. Sports & Games (Physical Activities)
   Students experience a range of sports such as frisbee, netball, floorball, pickleball, badminton, and handball. Lessons focus on developing movement competence and game understanding while nurturing collaboration, resilience, and sportsmanship.

2. Outdoor Education (OE)
   Students acquire skills such as orienteering, outdoor cooking, and shelter building, applying them during the Secondary 1 and 3 Outdoor Adventure Learning (OAL) Camps. These authentic experiences foster confidence, adaptability, and appreciation for nature, while cultivating responsibility for self, others, and the environment.

3. Physical Health & Safety (PHS)
   Students learn to plan and monitor their own fitness routines, understand the importance of balanced nutrition, adequate rest, and safe participation in physical activities. This promotes self-directedness and ownership of personal well-being.

To broaden students’ exposure and deepen their appreciation of active living, the department also offers enrichment experiences through the Sports Education Programme (SEP) and the ActiveSG School Sports Partnership (SSP). These initiatives provide opportunities for students to participate in accessible and engaging activities beyond the regular curriculum. Through SEP, students are introduced to sports such as rope skipping, archery, and inline skating, encouraging them to explore new interests and pursue active lifestyles beyond school. Under the SSP, students take part in street dance enrichment, which helps them develop body awareness, rhythm, and self-confidence through creative movement. Together, these programmes complement the PE curriculum by nurturing active, confident, and well-rounded individuals.

Department- and school-wide events such as the Skill-Fit Challenge, Inter-Class Games, Sports Carnival, and Urban Run further extend learning beyond the classroom. These events provide authentic opportunities for students to apply what they have learnt, celebrate active living, and build a shared culture of health and well-being within the school community.

Growing Student Leaders

The Sports Leaders form an integral part of the department’s student leadership development. As Health and Wellness Ambassadors, they work closely with the PE Department to champion active living and strengthen the sporting culture within the school.

Through structured training and hands-on experiences, Sports Leaders help plan and lead in various health and wellness initiatives, support events such as the Urban Run and Inter-Class Games, and serve as positive role models among their peers. These authentic leadership opportunities empower students to exercise voice, choice, and ownership in shaping a healthier and more active school community.

In nurturing these leaders, the department aims to develop confident, empathetic, and resilient individuals who take ownership of their well-being and inspire others to live well and stay active, embodying what it means to lead with both health and heart.