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Middle School - Physical Education

Welcome to ISB Middle School Physical Education (PE)

Sprinting - Sports Day 2008

 

The Physical Education Department at the International School of Busan aims to provide opportunities for students to improve as intelligent performers and life long learners.

 

In the middle school and high school, learning experiences are designed using a blend of the "play practice" and the “games for understanding” approach. These approaches develop intelligent performance by focusing not only on the development of technique but also on tactical understanding, developing strategies for success and adhering to the rules whilst involved in actual and/or modified physical performance. Teamwork and the acceptance of one’s strengths and weaknesses are also a major focus of the programme. 

 

To enable the development of intelligent performance, sports are categorised based on sharing similar tactical requirements.  
 
    - Invasion games - both end ball types (e.g. touch) and target types (e.g. basketball).
    - Court divided games (e.g. volleyball)
    - Striking and fielding games (e.g. cricket) 
    - Individual (e.g. swimming) and artistic (e.g. dance)  
 

All grade levels study a range of activities from each of the categories and, when appropriate, students are encouraged to make links both within each of the categories, and between them. Decision-making and problem-solving skills are emphasized across the units of work and the students are encouraged to approach the subject matter using an inquiry-based approach. 

Assessment recognizes all of the categories of sports undertaken, their associated theoretical components and the International School of Busan’s continued push to maintain lifelong learning and involvement through participation.