Grade by Grade
Nova Scotia · Grade 3

Physical Education

Physical education outcomes are shared across Primary to Grade 6; each outcome is shown here as a strand.

Outline

Lessons for this subject are being written.

Below is how the official curriculum organizes it. Each strand will get full lessons like the ones in Grade 1 Mathematics.

Curriculum strands

1Health-related physical fitness

Investigating health-related fitness

2Motivation

Principles of motivation across different types of activity

3Movement skills and concepts

Movement skills and concepts in dance, educational gymnastics, games and active pursuits

4Decision-making

Applying decision-making to movement skills and concepts

5Communication and interpersonal skills

Communicating and cooperating during activities

6Well-being and safety

Well-being and safety of self and others in different environments