Primary School Phe Curriculum & Methods

1. Develop an understanding of the concepts inherent in physical and health education curriculum.
2. Acquire knowledge and skills for teaching physical and health education in schools.
3. Explain the procedures for the effective implementation of the physical and health education curriculum.
4. List the importance of the several components of the physical and health education curriculum.
5. Identify factors responsible for poor academic achievement in physical and health education.
6. Apply study habits that enhance academic achievements in physical and health education.

13 weeks, about 44 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Nature and Scope of Physical and Health Education

   • Unit 1: Nature and Scope of Physical Education · 2 hours

     Read the introduction to understand the definition and importance of physical education.. Identify the components of physical education and their roles.. Reflect on how physical education contributes to overall well-being..

   • Unit 2: Nature and Scope of Health Education · 2 hours

     Define health and health education, noting the WHO's comprehensive definition.. List and describe the components of health education, such as personal hygiene and nutrition.. Reflect on how health education influences personal relationships, attitudes, and habits..

2. Week 2Module 1: Nature and Scope of Physical and Health Education

   • Unit 3: Factors Responsible for Poor Academic Achievements in Physical and Health Education · 2 hours

     Identify factors that contribute to poor academic achievement in physical and health education.. Analyze the roles of the individual learner, the learning environment, and the materials studied.. Propose solutions to promote academic achievement in physical and health education..

   • Unit 4: Study Habits and Academic Achievements in Physical and Health Education · 2 hours

     Identify effective study habits for physical and health education.. Discuss the relationship between good study habits and academic achievement.. Implement time management and task completion strategies to improve study effectiveness..

3. Week 3Module 2: Fundamental Skills in Physical and Health Education

   • Unit 1: Fundamental Skills in Relation to Movement Education · 3 hours

     Define fundamental movements and their importance in physical education.. Differentiate between locomotor and non-locomotor movements, providing examples.. Practice basic movement skills such as walking, running, and jumping..

4. Week 4Module 2: Fundamental Skills in Physical and Health Education

   • Unit 2: Organisation of Sports and Games in Primary Schools · 3 hours

     Explain the organization of sports and games in primary schools.. Discuss the roles of intramural and extramural competitions.. Plan and manage a simple sports event within the school setting..

5. Week 5Module 2: Fundamental Skills in Physical and Health Education

   • Unit 3: Meaning of Safety · 3 hours

     Define safety and its importance in various environments.. Identify common safety problems in the school environment.. Examine the features of a safe school facility and maintenance culture..

6. Week 6Module 2: Fundamental Skills in Physical and Health Education

   • Unit 4: Essentials of Safety Education · 3 hours

     Examine the importance of safety education to the society.. Discuss various aspects of safety education, including fire and road safety.. Review and apply safety regulations appropriately in different scenarios..

7. Week 7Module 3: Features of Physical and Health Education Curriculum

   • Unit 1: Features of the School Physical and Health Education Curriculum · 3 hours

     Explain the basis of the health education curriculum.. List and describe the features of the school health education program.. Discuss the roles of health education, school health services, and physical education..

8. Week 8Module 3: Features of Physical and Health Education Curriculum

   • Unit 2: Physical Fitness in the Primary School · 3 hours

     Discuss the importance of physical fitness.. Examine the meaning of flexibility and its role in physical health.. List and explain the different types of fitness, such as cardiorespiratory endurance and muscular strength..

9. Week 9Module 3: Features of Physical and Health Education Curriculum

   • Unit 3: Drugs, Sports and Importance of Recreation and Leisure Activities · 3 hours

     Narrate the history of doping in sports and its evolution.. List the different types of doping substances and their effects.. Review the benefits of recreation activities and their impact on health..

10. Week 10Module 3: Features of Physical and Health Education Curriculum

    • Unit 4: Bones, Muscle Injuries and Disorders · 3 hours

      Describe the nature and functions of bones in the human body.. Explain how bones change with age and their importance.. List the types of muscles and their functions, emphasizing their role in movement..

11. Week 11Module 1: Nature and Scope of Physical and Health Education

    • Module 1 Review and TMA Preparation · 4 hours

      Review all units from Module 1, focusing on key concepts and definitions.. Practice applying the principles of physical and health education in real-world scenarios.. Prepare for assignments and tutor-marked assessments (TMAs)..

12. Week 12Module 2: Fundamental Skills in Physical and Health Education

    • Module 2 Review and TMA Preparation · 4 hours

      Review all units from Module 2, focusing on practical skills and safety measures.. Practice organizing sports events and implementing safety protocols.. Prepare for assignments and tutor-marked assessments (TMAs)..

13. Week 13Module 3: Features of Physical and Health Education Curriculum

    • Module 3 Review and Exam Preparation · 4 hours

      Review all units from Module 3, focusing on curriculum features and health issues.. Discuss the importance of recreation and the dangers of doping.. Prepare for the final examination by reviewing all course materials..