Physical Education
The Ekya Schools Physical Education Program emphasizes strength and conditioning, skill development, and sportsmanship, fostering a lifelong love of physical activity and promoting overall well-being and health.
Our strength conditioning curriculum focuses on proper form and technique for various exercises, developing strength, endurance, and flexibility. In addition, we provide opportunities to develop essential techniques, strategies and skills in a variety of sports students also cultivate sportsmanship and teamwork.
Learning Area Purpose
The Physical Education Program equips learners to:
- Develop physical, emotional and social skills which can be transferred to their everyday lives.
- Acquire a sense of personal responsibility for lifelong health.
- Engage in movement skills and strategies in various sports.
Key Learning Experiences
Strength & Conditioning
Physical Education is an essential part of a student’s development, focusing on building strength, skills, and sportsmanship.
- Strength & Conditioning: Helps develop every area of the body and improve the way a child moves, and enhances sporting/physical performance.
- Collaboration & Play: By exploring various physical activities, students develop a deeper understanding of the connection between health, body, and mind.
- Motor Skills & Rhythm: Our campuses offer a wide range of sports facilities tailored to enhance student engagement and physical fitness.
Physical Fitness and Well-being
Our campuses prioritise safety and security for all students, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for physical education.
- Yoga & Stretching: Our students engage in yoga and stretching exercises to improve flexibility and balance.
- Guided Warm-up & Cool Down: Our students participate in guided warm-up and cool down exercises to prepare for physical activities and prevent injuries.
- Nutrition: Our students learn about the importance of proper nutrition for physical fitness and well-being.
Teamwork and Sportsmanship
Through a variety of sports and skills building programs, students incorporate skills and sportsmanship attitudes and behaviours to positively impact a student’s overall development and future success.
- Basketball: Our students participate in basketball activities to improve teamwork and physical fitness.
- Swimming: Our students engage in swimming activities to improve cardiovascular fitness and physical fitness.
- Track: Our students participate in track activities to improve speed and agility.