Physical education has a unique and significant contribution to make, since its aim is to facilitate physical, intellectual, emotional and social development. The Middle Years Programme intends to cultivate a healthy and active lifestyle for students and consequently advocates activities which are not only enjoyable, but also contribute to healthy living. Students are helped to develop the motor skills necessary to enable them to participate successfully in a variety of physical activities, and learn the benefits of a regular exercise régime.
MYP physical education enables students to establish links between different areas of experience. It is also a useful area in which to incorporate intercultural awareness, as physical education is a reflection of elements of history, culture and values. The course requires schools to allow students to experience and appreciate a wide range of physical activities in and outside the school. MYP physical education also provides opportunities for different forms of self-reflection, communication and team work.
Assessment Criteria
Criterion A: Knowledge and Understanding
Maximum 6
Students are expected to have a knowledge and understanding of the physical activities or themes studied. This criterion includes understanding the principles related to a variety of physical activities, the importance of physical activity to a healthy lifestyle and the various components that contribute to health-related fitness.
Criterion B: Movement Composition
Maximum 6
Students are expected to develop compositional skills by creating, selecting and linking movements into sequences.
Criterion C: Performance/Application
Maximum 10
Students are expected to display the motor skills learned in a variety of physical activities. They should be able to apply tactics, strategies and rules in individual and group situations. It is also important that students use movement concepts appropriately and apply health and fitness principles.
Criterion D: Social Skills
Maximum 6
This criterion covers students’ ability to work cooperatively while respecting themselves and their social and physical environment. They should also show the ability to support and encourage others, develop appropriate attitudes and strategies for interrelating with others and show sensitivity through intercultural awareness.
