Physical Education and Sports Science
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About Us

The Physical Education & Sports Science (PESS) as one of the 12 academic groups of the National Institute of Education offers a variety of programmes in teacher education specialising in Physical Education. Our trainee teachers with diploma, graduate and post-graduate qualifications are trained to teach Physical Education (PE) in the schools in Singapore. On top of that, PESS aims to develop them in areas of professional competence and expertise in teaching Physical Education as a major subject.

We have a wide range of professors and educators from local or overseas with a mixture of expertise. Our staff members are committed to educate our trainee teachers to be well-prepared practitioners in the field of physical education, sport science, sport studies and sport pedagogy; who are independent, critical and creative thinkers. We provide our trainee teachers with the most up-to-date knowledge and infuse them with the right attitudes and values through their learning process. The objectives of PESS are to inspire, lead and motivate the youth of our future. In addition, PESS has the state-of-the art sport science laboratories and fully equipped sport facilities taught by well-qualified academic staff.

We are confident that the learning experiences in PESS will be inspiring, enjoyable and encouraging. Many of our former trainee teachers became successful school teachers or even leaders in the sport industries.

In PESS, we work as a team to bring out the value of our staff and students.
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Head, Physical Education &
Sports Science

Associate Professor
Govindasamy Balasekaran

Programmes

The Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) academic group of the National Institute of Education offers a variety of programmes in teacher education specialising in physical education. PESS aims to develop student teachers in areas of professional competence and expertise in teaching physical education as a major subject.

The three initial teacher training programmes not only provide theoretical and practical courses in Physical Education, but also the knowledge and skills for student teachers to teach other academic school subjects.

In addition, there are also graduate programmes and in-service courses offered to PE teachers & educators in related fields who would like to enhance their career and research.

Our People

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Research

Physical Education & Sports Science (PESS) has a vibrant research culture involving all academic staff who actively pursue major research grants - a major interdisciplinary collaboration with the Ministry of Education has just been approved. There are currently 30 post-graduate students researching in physical education and sports science. Applied psychology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, health and wellness, pedagogy and sports studies are well-established research fields and motor-control/development and coaching are emerging as strong contenders.

NB. It is important that all applicants to programmes by research (Programme Leader: Ast/P Masato Kawabata) in physical education or sports science should first contact PESS directly to establish feasibility as well as an appropriate research supervisor before submitting their application to NIE. As our faculty is small and our discipline diverse, it is necessary to negotiate a common understanding and supervisor availability. Once nominated, a supervisor will guide a student towards submitting a thorough and well formulated proposal. This procedure should prevent a futile submission from suitably qualified applicants in the event that no supervisor is available for that discipline or no appropriate proposal has been prepared.

Click here for the PESS Faculty Book of Abstracts.

PESS News - Research
January 2017
January 2016	July 2016
January 2015	July 2015

Facilities

See our Human Bioenergetics Laboratory

See our Motor Behaviour Laboratory

See our Sports Biomechanics Laboratory

See our Sports Facilities

Human Anatomy Lab "A" and "B" NIE5-02-04 Lab Tech: Mr Stuart Tong Contact: zhiyi.tong@nie.edu.sg	Motivation in Educational Research Lab (MERL) NIE5-03-02A Visit our MERL website to find out more about our research projects and laboratory information.
Biochemistry Lab NIE5-02-03 Lab Tech: Mr Stuart Tong Contact: zhiyi.tong@nie.edu.sg Medical fridge and freezer YSI 2300 STAT PLUS & YSI 1500 lactate analysers Accusport and Lactate Pro portable lactate analysers Haemoglobin meter Kodak analyser Compound microscope Magnetic stirrer Adams nutator and centrifuge Mini-photometer and Hawksley and Hettich micro-haematocrit measuring apparatus	Exercise Physiology Lab NIE5-02-02 Lab Tech: Mr Stuart Tong Contact: zhiyi.tong@nie.edu.sg Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry unit Bod Pod body composition analyser Orca and Quark b2 metabolic carts Portable K4 b2 gas analysers Cosmed spirometer Motorised treadmill (Quinton and Cosmos) Non-motorised treadmill (Médical Développement, Techmachine) Vertisonic vertical jump apparatus Hand-grip and back-lift dynamometers Digital and manual blood pressure monitors Polar heart rate monitors Triaxial accelerometers Harpenden skinfold callipers and associated specialised exercise and physical activity assessment software
Motor Behaviour Lab NIE5-B1-07 Lab Tech: Ms. Judy Ong Contact: leechoo.ong@nie.edu.sg Visit our LINK to find out more about our research projects and laboratory equipment.	Sports Biomechanics Lab NIE5-B3-01 Lab Tech: Ms. Judy Ong Contact: leechoo.ong@nie.edu.sg Visit our LINK to find out more about our research projects and laboratory equipment.

News & Events

News

Associate Professor Swarup Mukherjee has been bestowed the “Fellow of the European College of Sports Science”
18 September 2017
Dr Swarup Mukherjee Publishes a Paper in Perceptual and Motor Skills
21 August 2017
NIE Congratulates National Day Honours 2017 Recipients
11 August 2017

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Events

ICT6007 / MCT921 - Theory and Practice of Authentic Assessment
15 August 2017 - 14 November 2017
IPS0014 - Positive Education for Schools and Teachers
15 November 2017

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Physical Proficiency Test

Introduction

Passing the Physical Proficiency Test (PPT) is one of the pre-requisites for admission to teacher-education programs specializing in Physical Education offered by the National Institute of Education. The PPT comprises five components: Agility Run, Badminton, Gymnastics, Possession Game and Swimming. Candidates are required to pass all five components to pass the PPT. Details of each component are provided below.

PPT component: Agility Run

The aim of this component is to assess the candidate's agility using the Illinois Agility Run. To pass this component, candidates must complete the pre-determined course within the given timings:

Males: Less than or equal to 18.1 seconds.

Females: Less than or equal to 21.7 seconds.

Click here for the Agility Run video.

PPT component: Badminton

The aim of this component is to assess the candidate's hand-eye coordination while using an implement (i.e., badminton racket). To pass this component, candidates must demonstrate the ability to maintain a rally (i.e., adjusting one's position on the court to receive the shuttle and hitting the shuttle over the net).

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PPT component: Gymnastics

The aim of this component is to assess the candidate's ability to demonstrate coordination and posture while performing three compulsory tasks and one selection task. The three compulsory tasks are forward roll, backward roll and arabesque. For the selection task, candidates may perform either the cartwheel, handstand or headstand. To pass this component, candidates must perform each task as described:

Forward roll: Start from a standing position, roll forward using the shape of a round-tuck, and finish with control in a standing position.

Backward roll: Start from a standing position, roll backward using the shape of a round-tuck, and finish with control in a standing position.

Arabesque: Start from a standing position, extend the back leg with pointed foot as high as possible by tilting the torso slightly forward from the hip socket to allow the leg to lift higher (i.e., parallel with the floor), and extend arms out to the sides as well, parallel to the floor. Maintain balance for 1 second before coming out with control.

Cartwheel: Start from a standing position, turn in lateral rotation, demonstrating a transfer of body weight from feet, onto hands by swinging one straightened leg up and off the floor, pushing off the floor with the other foot, and back to both feet to land with control.

Handstand: Start from a standing position, balance on the hands in the inverted position for 1 second, and come out of the balance with control.

Headstand: Start from a standing position, balance on the hands and head in the inverted position for 1 second, and come out of the balance with control.

Click here for the Gymnastics video.

PPT component: Possession Game

The aim of this component is to assess the candidate's ability to maintain and regain possession of the ball in a game similar to Netball. To pass this component, candidates must demonstrate the ability to adjust one's position on the court to receive or intercept the ball, and pass and receive the ball successfully.

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PPT component: Swimming

The aim of this component is to assess the candidate's ability to swim. To pass this component, candidates must swim continuously for 25 meters using one of the following recognized swim-strokes: backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly stroke and front crawl.

Click here for the Swimming video.

PPT fee

The PPT fee is S$10.70 (inclusive of GST; non-refundable).
Only credit cards are accepted (i.e., Visa or MasterCard) at the online fee payment platform.
After completing the online application and fee payment, candidates must print the payment receipt for verification during PPT day.

Day of PPT

1.00pm - Verification of candidate's photo identification document(s) and payment receipt; late-comers will not be entertained
1.20pm - PPT briefing for candidates
1.30pm - Start of PPT
4.30pm (estimated) - End of PPT

Note to PPT candidates

Do familiarize yourself with the PPT components before the test.
Do be punctual; late-comers will not be entertained.
Do bring along your photo identification documents (e.g., NRIC or passport) and payment receipt for verification.
Do bring along your swimwear and goggles for the Swimming component.

PPT results

PPT results will be emailed to candidates no later than 2 weeks after the test. Ensure that your email address is entered correctly during the online application. Do email us if you do not receive your results after 2 weeks.

For candidates who passed the PPT, the results are valid for 2 years from the day of the test.

Request for review of PPT results will not be entertained.

Enquiries

For any further enquiries, do email us.

Details of upcoming PPT

Date of PPT	Venue of PPT	Online Registration
31 October 2017	PSOEB/PESTA	View/print your receipt here.

Updated on 17 August 2017

PESS Workplace Health & Safety

The PESS WHS committee aims to promote good safety practices among our staff and students at all our sport facilities and laboratories. We work closely with NIE Workplace Safety and Risk Management Committee to promote a high level of safety awareness among our staff and students.

As workplace health and safety is everyone’s responsibility, all staff and students’ co-operation and commitment play a major role in the successful implementation of health and safety protocols.

PESS Workplace Health and Safety Committee Organisation Chart

PESS Sport Facilities Standard Operating Manual

Overview of Safety Operation Manual for Sport Facilities

Risk Assessment for Sport Facilities

Risk Assessment for Activities

PESS Laboratory Standard Operating Manual

Computer Laboratory

Motivation in Educational Research Laboratory (MERL)

General Office Risk Assessment

Overview

Incident Reporting Procedures and Forms

PESS Emergency Standard Operating Procedures

Other Useful Information

Office Ergonomics

Quick Links

Useful Links

PE-related Links

Campus Links

National Sports Associations

Contact Us

Physical Education and Sports Science

National Institute of Education
Nanyang Technological University
1 Nanyang Walk
Singapore 637616
Tel: (65) 6790 3719
Fax: (65) 6896 9260
Email: pess@nie.edu.sg

Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group

Head, Physical Education & Sports Science

PESS News - Research

Human Anatomy Lab "A" and "B"

Motivation in Educational Research Lab (MERL)

Biochemistry Lab

Exercise Physiology Lab