Main subject areas
The subject has been structured into main subject areas for which competence aims have been formulated. The main subject areas complement each other, and should be viewed in relation to one another.
Physical education is a common core subject for all the education programmes in upper secondary education. Learning in this subject shall therefore be as relevant as possible by adapting each subject to its education programme, as much as possible.
Physical education has competence aims after the fourth, seventh and tenth year levels in primary and lower secondary school and after Vg1, Vg2 and Vg3 in upper secondary education.
Overview of the main subject areas:
Year Level | The main subject area | ||
1–4 | Physical activity in various environments and settings | ||
5–7 | Sports activities | Outdoor life | |
8–10 | Sports activities | Outdoor life | Exercise and lifestyle |
Vg1 – Vg3 | Sports activities | Outdoor life | Exercise and lifestyle |
Physical activity in various environments and settings
The main subject area Physical Activity in Various Environments and Settings covers development and automation of natural basic movements in different indoor and outdoor environments. Organized activities and spontaneous play in varied environments are key elements in the subject. The main subject area also includes basic knowledge about the body and personal hygiene.
Sports activities
The main subject area Sports Activities covers a wide selection of sports, dance and alternative physical activities. Emphasis is placed on movement, play and creative activities that are adapted to the skill levels and aptitudes of each pupil. The selection will vary according to local conditions and individual interests. Participating and performing dances created by the individual and those from other cultures, including youth cultures, are integrated into the subject. Organized activities, free activities and experimentation are key elements in this main subject area. Fair play and common rules for participation are important parts of the subject. The concept of fair play involves showing respect for one another in different activities. Interaction and working together are key elements of this concept.
Outdoor life
The main subject area Outdoor Life covers competence and skills needed to do things safely in nature and see the value of visiting natural environments. Attention must be paid to local outdoor traditions, using the local environment and how to orient and conduct oneself in nature during the different seasons.
Exercise and lifestyle
The main subject area Exercise and Lifestyle focuses on various activities and how training and exercise can influence one's health. The relationship between physical activity and lifestyle based on individual interests and mastery are important topics in this area. The main subject area focuses on the knowledge, experience and reflection required to carry out various types of exercise and self-training as the basis for an active lifestyle and taking one's own and others skills levels and aptitudes into consideration. Other important topics are how to undertake health-promoting activities and work in an ergonomically correct way.
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