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Information for PE Applicants

Physical education

PE Physical Proficiency Test (PE PPT)

The PE PPT will be held at the National Institute of Education (NIE), on the following dates (subject to change):

  • 1 Mar 2024
  • 26 Jun 2024
  • 2 Oct 2024

You will be notified at least 2 weeks before the test date. Only applicants who have successfully registered for the PPT will sit for the test.

If you are unavailable for the PPT, rescheduling of the PPT is on a case-by-case basis. Please write in to us for further assistance.

Physical Proficiency Test (PPT) components

You will be required to pass all 5 components:

  • Agility run
  • Badminton
  • Possession game
  • Gymnastics
  • Swimming

You may refer to the PPT training guide and video clips for more details on each component.

Cost and test results
The PPT costs $10.90 (inclusive of GST). You will receive your Statement of Result about 2 weeks after the test date. Tests results cannot be reviewed. If you fail the PPT, your application will be considered for alternative teaching subjects, in competition with other applications received in the same window.

PE Syllabus

To help you with your preparation for the lesson demonstration, you can refer to the PE syllabus.

Other useful information and resources