Grade 5 Courses: Physical Education

In pysical education classes we promote the PYP positive attitudes, especially; cooperation commitment, responsibility, enthusiasm, appreciation and empathy.

Students in grade five undertake a programme designed to further promote team cooperation, motor skills and endurance through games skills and racket skills. They will also participate in a nine week swimming unit.

Games and activities include:
Game skills - netball, volleyball, rounders (softball), soccer.
Fitness testing - major areas, including aerobic, arm strength, abdominal strength, speed, agility, flexibility.
Racket skills - short tennis and badminton.
Athletics - running, throwing, jumping.
Team sports - basketball, hockey.
Gymnastics - basic skills.
Swimming and basic introduction to lifesaving skills