The document “Bridge Month Programme Grade 6: Physical Education and Well-being” outlines a comprehensive physical education curriculum for grade 6 students. It emphasizes the importance of physical activity, sports, and well-being in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. The program aims to develop students’ physical skills, resilience, empathy, cooperation, and appreciation for physical activity. The objectives of the program include developing skills prerequisite for playing specific sports, recognizing the value of rules, fair play, safety, and respect for others, and enhancing motivation for physical activities. The document provides a week-wise timetable and activity plan, focusing on various competencies to be addressed each week. It also includes detailed instructions for specific activities such as dodgeball, hopscotch, and relay races, aiming to enhance students’ motor skills, coordination, and muscular strength. The assessment of students’ performance is to be done holistically through observation, and a rubric for throwing/catching skills is provided for the assessment.
Key Quotes:
“Avoiding personal comparisons and focusing on skill acquisition will make Physical Education effective.”
“At this stage children learn best through demonstrations by teachers and peers, combination of monitored free play and planned sessions using locally available material.”
“Exhibits sensitivity to the injuries of others and acts empathetically when the other player is physically injured, emotionally, or feeling unwell, stressed.”
“Assessment at this stage has to be done only through observation. For this Teacher should create a rubric based on Learning Outcomes as shown in the table below; observation can be done during activities.”
In summary, the document provides a detailed and structured approach to physical education for grade 6 students, focusing on skill development, values, and holistic well-being. The program aims to contribute to the overall development and well-being of students through physical education.