Physical Education at FNIS is more than just sports & games. At the fundamental level, focus is given on developing physical fitness and the ability to perform day-to-day physical activities with ease. Participation in physical activities helps in the development of gross motor and fine motor skills. It also cultivates the ability to train the body and mind, develop self-discipline and fosters the development of desirable values and attitudes.
Broad Aims of Physical Education
- To develop an understanding and appreciation of the techniques and strategies of sports
- To develop and maintain health and skill related fitness
- To help children appreciate the importance of physical fitness and to encourage them to integrate it in their lives
- To promote development of neuromuscular coordination which is foundational to all movement
- To promote development of age-appropriate Gross Motor and Fine Motor skills
- To enable children to become proficient in one or more sport and/or fitness activity of their choice
- To develop skills of problem solving
- To develop 3 ‘S’ skills – social skills, self-management and self-control
- To develop certain qualities like sportsmanship, fair play, team spirit, leadership, patience, self-restrain and cooperation
- To achieve holistic development of the child
Keeping the above broad aims of Physical Education in mind, there are specific aims of Physical Education at each level.
Aims of Physical Education at Primary Level
- To develop locomotive movements (walk, run, hop, skip and jump)
- To develop motor skills
- To help children attain good health, improved physical fitness and bodily coordination
- To help children acquire basic competence and confidence to face different challenges
- To cultivate positive values and attitudes through participating regularly in physical activity for the development of an active and healthy lifestyle
- To acquire necessary knowledge about various activities – to get an idea of the various games & sports played
Aims of Physical Education at Upper Primary Level
- To develop an understanding of the importance of physical fitness
- To promote an active lifestyle among children
- To help relieve stress and to promote a positive aptitude
- To develop further knowledge, skills and understanding through a wide range of activities
- To give all children the opportunity to undertake activities that offer appropriate physical challenge, both indoors and outdoors
- To develop a spirit of healthy competition and to give children opportunities to compete with each other
Our students will learn about the various components of Physical Education as shown below.
