Physical Education & Co-Curricular Activities Department

Description

Objectives
The aim of the physical education (PE) programme is to develop the physical, intellectual, social and emotional aspects of the pupil through physical activity. The PE department seeks to equip each pupil with the knowledge. Skills and attitude necessary to enjoy a physically active and healthy lifestyle long after he leaves the school. It serves to complement other educational areas in promoting educational outcomes that are not likely to be achieved in other subject areas.

Subject Philosophy / Rationale
The Raffles Physical Education Programme is concerned with developing the student's physical, mental, ethical and social wellness. Instilling in students the personal responsibility for one's own total well being will prepare them for life in an ever-changing world.

Enduring Understanding
Students will understand that the commitment to stewardship of the Physical Self will positively impact the long-term well being of self and society.


Staff

NameDesignationEmailPhone
Mr Eng Han SengHead PE&CCAenghs@ri.sch.edu.sg63549110
Mr Low June Meng Head Boardingjunemeng@ri.sch.edu.sg63549156/228/248
Mr Vincent Quek Group Head (Sports) vincent@ri.sch.edu.sg63549157
Mr Adrian Chng Subject Head (PE)adrian@ri.sch.edu.sg63549157
Mr Raymond Chan Group Head (Uniformed Groups)raymondchan@ri.sch.edu.sg63549157
Mr Chow Kia MengSenior Teacher chowkm@ri.sch.edu.sg63549156
Mr Steven Lim steven@ri.sch.edu.sg63549156
Mr Romi Musa romi@ri.sch.edu.sg63549156
Mr Sarkkunan sarkkunan@ri.sch.edu.sg63549157
Mr Azmy Bin Rizman Ali azmy@ri.sch.edu.sg63549156
Mr Daniel Chuadanielchua@ri.sch.edu.sg63549157
Mr Anthony Lim Pool SupervisorAnthony@ri.sch.edu.sg63549156

Achievements/Involvements

Summary of Achievements/Involvements

YearAchievementDescription
2006CHERISH Award Gold - 5th Award
2007Trim & Fit Award Gold - 7th Award
2007Sustained Achievement Award Physical Fitness - 6th Award
2007Sustained Achievement Award Uniformed Groups - 9th Award
2007Sustained Achievement Award Sports - 9th Award

Curriculum

Physical Education

By the end of the course, students should be able to * Independently maintain an active and healthy lifestyle * Appreciate a wide variety of sports and games * Effectively participate in any category of sports and games * Understand and demonstrate safe practices and etiquette in physical activities * demonstrate critical thinking when engaged in sports and games



Year 1
Territorial / Invasion Games - TAG Rugby
Personal Challenge - Track & Field (sprints, starts, relays, hurdles, jumps, throws)
Personal Challenge - Swimming (Learn to swim for non-swimmers; Aquapak lifesaving certification)
Personal Challenge - Educational Gymnastics (rolls, balances, leaps & landing, vaulting, simple floor routine)
Fitness Management (Infused) - Warm-up; Stretching exercises; Resistance exercises; taking pulse rate; walk test; run test
Year 2
Net Games - Badminton
Territorial / Invasion Games - 7-a-side Rugby
Striking / Fielding Games - Softball / Cricket
Personal Challenge - Swimming (National Survival Swimming Bronze Award, Waterpolo)
Fitness Management (Infused) - FITT principle; Monitoring Exercise Heart Rate; Circuit Training; Outdoor Fitness Stations; weights room usage
Year 3
Net Games - Volleyball
Territorial / Invasion Games - Hockey / Floorball
Territorial / Invasion Games - Basketball / Handball
Personal Challenge - Swimming (National Survival Swimming Silver Award, Waterpolo)
Fitness Management (Infused) - Fitness Training Principles; Strength Training; Interval Training; Endurance Training
Year 4
Net Games - Tennis
Territorial / Invasion Games - Soccer
Personal Challenge - Sports Climbing (Bouldering, Spotting, Belaying, Climbing Technique, Top Rope Climbing, Competition Climb)
Group Work - Inventing Games