Subject Introduction

Physical Education (PE) is “education through physical activities.” It aims to develop students’ physical skills and equip them with the knowledge of physical activities and safety, enabling them to participate in sports and adopt an active and healthy lifestyle. PE also helps students develop generic skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and aesthetic appreciation. Furthermore, it fosters positive values and attitudes towards sports, builds students’ self-confidence, and lays a strong foundation for lifelong and whole-person learning.

(1) Aims

The Physical Education curriculum aims to help students:

1. Develop physical skills, acquire relevant sports knowledge, and cultivate positive values and attitudes, thereby establishing an active, healthy, and energetic lifestyle.
2. Promote physical well-being through an active lifestyle, enhancing physical fitness and body coordination.
3. Develop proper moral behaviour, sound judgement, and an appreciation of movement and aesthetics, while learning to cooperate with others in group activities.

(2) Learning Objectives

Key Stage 1 (Primary 1 to Primary 3)

Students will:

1. Learn and master locomotor skills, stability and balance skills, and object-control skills through fundamental movements and physical games.
2. Acquire basic knowledge of physical activities and understand the benefits of exercise for health.
3. Express themselves and demonstrate creativity through physical activities.
4. Develop positive attitudes towards participation in sports and physical activities.

Key Stage 2 (Primary 4 to Primary 6)

Students will:

1. Learn basic sports skills through introductory activities and simple games. Students will participate in at least eight different physical activities across no fewer than four activity categories and take part in at least one sports-related co-curricular activity.
2. Acquire fundamental knowledge of physical activities and understand their benefits for physical health.
3. Communicate and cooperate effectively with others.
4. Follow rules and demonstrate fair play in sporting activities.