Get Moving, Get Strong, Get Ahead
Active Kids Zimbabwe makes ZIMSEC Physical Education come alive for Grade 5–7 learners — building real sport skills, fitness, and healthy habits through fun, coach-led lessons every child can do and enjoy.
Every child who steps into my class leaves knowing they are an athlete — because I refuse to let them believe anything less.— Renstay
What you'll learn
What you'll be able to do
- Perform correct techniques for core athletic skills including running, jumping, and throwing as specified in the ZIMSEC Grade 5–7 syllabus.
- Demonstrate the rules, positions, and basic tactics of major team sports such as soccer, netball, volleyball, and rounders.
- Execute fundamental gymnastics sequences including rolls, balances, and jumps with proper body control and safety awareness.
- Apply the principles of fair play, teamwork, and sportsmanship consistently during individual and group physical activities.
- Explain the relationship between regular physical activity, nutrition, hygiene, and overall personal health and wellbeing.
- Design and lead a simple warm-up and cool-down routine appropriate for peers, showing understanding of injury prevention.
How it works
A school that adapts to you
This isn't a set of static videos. Every lesson is generated live and tuned to where you actually are.
We learn your level
A quick placement check tailors your starting point so you're never bored or lost.
Lessons adapt as you go
Each lesson is written for your pace and your goal, adjusting as your skills grow.
Your AI coach keeps you moving
Checkpoints, feedback, and gentle nudges turn progress into a real result.
The curriculum
What's inside your school
35 modules · 231 lessons
Movement Foundations & Physical Fitness
Builds the essential movement vocabulary, fitness components, and warm-up/cool-down habits that underpin every other physical activity.
- 1.1How Our Bodies MoveIncluded
- 1.2Components of Physical FitnessIncluded
- 1.3Warm-Up Routines That WorkIncluded
- 1.4Cool-Down & Injury PreventionIncluded
- 1.5Design Your Own Warm-Up & Cool-DownIncluded
Athletics — Running, Jumping & Throwing
Develops correct technique for core ZIMSEC athletic events: sprinting, middle-distance running, long jump, high jump, and throwing events.
- 2.1Sprint Start & Running TechniqueIncluded
- 2.2Middle-Distance Running & PacingIncluded
- 2.3Long Jump — Take-Off & LandingIncluded
- 2.4High Jump — Scissor & Fosbury TechniquesIncluded
- 2.5Throwing Events — Shot Put & JavelinIncluded
Team Sports — Skills, Rules & Tactics
Equips learners with the rules, positions, individual skills, and basic team tactics for the major ZIMSEC team sports.
- 3.1Soccer — Ball Control, Passing & ShootingIncluded
- 3.2Soccer — Team Tactics & Fair PlayIncluded
- 3.3Netball — Passing, Footwork & PositionsIncluded
- 3.4Volleyball — Serving, Bumping & SettingIncluded
- 3.5Rounders — Batting, Fielding & Game RulesIncluded
Gymnastics — Body Control, Sequences & Safety
Guides learners through fundamental gymnastics skills — rolls, balances, and jumps — assembled into safe, flowing sequences.
- 4.1Gymnastics Safety & Body AwarenessIncluded
- 4.2Rolls — Forward & BackwardIncluded
- 4.3Balances — Individual & PartnerIncluded
- 4.4Jumps, Leaps & LandingsIncluded
- 4.5Building a Gymnastics SequenceIncluded
Teamwork, Fair Play & Sportsmanship
Develops the social and ethical skills of cooperation, respect, leadership, and fair play across all physical activities.
- 5.1What Is Fair Play?Included
- 5.2Teamwork & Communication in SportIncluded
- 5.3Handling Winning, Losing & ConflictIncluded
- 5.4Leadership & Inclusion in PEIncluded
Health, Nutrition & Personal Wellbeing
Connects regular physical activity to nutrition, hygiene, rest, and mental wellbeing so learners understand how to look after their whole body.
- 6.1Why Physical Activity MattersIncluded
- 6.2Eating for Energy — Nutrition BasicsIncluded
- 6.3Hygiene Before, During & After SportIncluded
- 6.4Rest, Sleep & RecoveryIncluded
- 6.5My Personal Health PlanIncluded
Safety
- 7.1Safety measures for various physical activitiesIncluded
- 7.2Safety rules and regulations when participating in various physical activitiesIncluded
- 7.3Safety rules and precautions for various activities in different environmentsIncluded
- 7.4Safety rules and precautions when participating in Physical Education and Arts activitiesIncluded
- 7.5Warm up and cool down for physical activityIncluded
- 7.6Injuries related to various physical activitiesIncluded
- 7.7Safety rules on storage and care of apparatusIncluded
Health
- 8.1Health living habits at home, school and societyIncluded
- 8.2Safety precautions and rules in handling paraphernaliaIncluded
- 8.3Diseases caused by lack of exercisesIncluded
- 8.4Health and wellbeing tests and measurementsIncluded
- 8.5Physical activity diaryIncluded
- 8.6Diseases caused by lack of physical exercisesIncluded
- 8.7Diseases caused by poor sanitation at home, school and in the societyIncluded
- 8.8Health and wellbeing tests and measurementsIncluded
- 8.9Health living life styles at home, school and societyIncluded
- 8.10Health living projectsIncluded
- 8.11Injury prevention and managementIncluded
- 8.12Health and wellbeing tests and measurementsIncluded
Organs of the body
- 9.1Humans have body parts that store and transport foodIncluded
- 9.2Humans have body parts that store and transport food and airIncluded
- 9.3Humans have body parts that store and transport food, air and bloodIncluded
Music and dance
- 10.1Social functions of music and dance from various cultures in ZimbabweIncluded
- 10.2Gender and music in the communityIncluded
- 10.3Historical development of music technologyIncluded
- 10.4Zimbabwean musical instrumentsIncluded
- 10.5Development of cultural dances in ZimbabweIncluded
- 10.6Cultural dance preservationIncluded
- 10.7Types of music and dance in ZimbabweIncluded
- 10.8Indigenous and foreign musical instruments in ZimbabweIncluded
- 10.9Roles of musicians and dancers in pre-colonial, colonial and post colonial periodsIncluded
- 10.10Gender and music in the contemporary worldIncluded
- 10.11Features of music and dance from various cultures in ZimbabweIncluded
- 10.12Functions of dance and ceremonies in lifeIncluded
- 10.13Cultural diversity in the music of the contemporary worldIncluded
- 10.14Indigenous and foreign musical instruments in Southern AfricaIncluded
- 10.15Musicians, health and social issuesIncluded
- 10.16Dance ceremonies from Southern AfricaIncluded
- 10.17Dance performances from different periods.Included
- 10.18Functions of dance in different age groupsIncluded
Visual arts
- 11.1Roles and development of visual arts in the post colonial eraIncluded
- 11.2Ways of preserving artworksIncluded
- 11.3Works of art in Zimbabwean communitiesIncluded
- 11.4Development of visual arts from the pre-colonial, colonial to post-colonial erasIncluded
- 11.5Visual arts from ZimbabweIncluded
- 11.6Diversity of visual art works and artists in ZimbabweIncluded
- 11.7Cultural values in various artworks of Zimbabwe and Southern AfricaIncluded
- 11.8Art styles from pre colonial, colonial, and post-colonial eras in Zimbabwe and Southern AfricaIncluded
Theatre
- 12.1Props, set and costumesIncluded
- 12.2Historical development of technology in theatre and filmIncluded
- 12.3Child protection in theatreIncluded
- 12.4Sets, costumes and props and indigenous culturesIncluded
- 12.5Theatre from Zimbabwean communitiesIncluded
Theatre from Zimbabwean communities
- 13.1Weight transference from a static balance to a simple dynamic balanceIncluded
- 13.2Weight transference using different body parts at different levelsIncluded
- 13.3Weight transference from static balance to two and three point dynamic balanceIncluded
- 13.4Perform various high order dynamic balances with emphasis on coordination and agilityIncluded
Locomotion
- 14.1Forceful and quick movementsIncluded
- 14.2Sequences in movements from simple to complexIncluded
- 14.3Contrast quick, light and heavy movements.Included
- 14.4Increased range of movements through explorationIncluded
- 14.5sequences from any given part of the body whilst observing safetyIncluded
- 14.6Improved more complex sequential movements through practice and critical analysisIncluded
- 14.7Discovered synchronised movements of high degree complexity whilst observing safetyIncluded
INVASION GAMES
- 15.1Defending, attacking in relation to time and speedIncluded
- 15.2Running into open spaceIncluded
- 15.3Covering open spaceIncluded
- 15.4Advantages and disadvantages of moving into open or closed spaceIncluded
- 15.5Defending and attacking as a teamIncluded
- 15.6FormationsIncluded
Positioning
- 16.1Positioning within boundaries, teammates and opponentsIncluded
- 16.2Positioning within boundaries in relation to teammates and opponentsIncluded
- 16.3Positioning within boundaries in relation to teammates and opponentsIncluded
Reaction
- 17.1Defensive rolesIncluded
- 17.2Offensive rolesIncluded
- 17.3Principles of attack and defense in relation to timeIncluded
- 17.4Dislodging an opponentIncluded
TARGET AND COMBAT GAMES
- 18.1Stationary and average mobile targetsIncluded
- 18.2Target up to 35m distanceIncluded
- 18.3Stationary and fast mobile target for heightIncluded
- 18.4Stationary and fast mobile target for heightIncluded
- 18.5Stationary and fast mobile targets for heightIncluded
- 18.6Target up to 50m distanceIncluded
Stance
- 19.1Body orientation for movementIncluded
- 19.2Energy conversions overtimeIncluded
- 19.3Energy conversions and releaseIncluded
- 19.4Adjusting bodyIncluded
NET GAMES
- 20.1Strokes for height, spin and distanceIncluded
- 20.2Strokes for height, spin, distance and powerIncluded
- 20.3Strokes for height, spin, distance and power in relation to timeIncluded
Grip
- 21.1Grip, stance and footworkIncluded
- 21.2Grip, stance, footwork and movement in striking for a distanceIncluded
Striking
- 22.1Well-timed backward or forward drives with reactionIncluded
- 22.2Backward or forward strokes (Footwork, coordination)Included
- 22.3Accurate backward and forward drive for space, distance and scoringIncluded
ADVENTURE GAMES Outdoor activities
- 23.1OrienteeringIncluded
- 23.2MountaineeringIncluded
- 23.3Animal ridingIncluded
- 23.4Climbing and abseilingIncluded
- 23.5CyclingIncluded
- 23.6Water based activitiesIncluded
- 23.7Mountaineering and abseilingIncluded
KIDS ATHLETICS Running
- 24.18 minutes’ endurance raceIncluded
- 24.2Sprint hurdle relaysIncluded
- 24.3Bends formulaIncluded
- 24.4Testing and measurementIncluded
- 24.5Running techniques and tacticsIncluded
- 24.6Running with obstaclesIncluded
Jumping
- 25.1Jumping for distanceIncluded
- 25.2Jumping for heightIncluded
- 25.3Jumping for height using a poleIncluded
- 25.4Testing and measurementIncluded
- 25.5Horizontal and vertical jumping techniquesIncluded
- 25.6Jumping using a pole over an obstacleIncluded
- 25.7Horizontal and vertical jumping techniquesIncluded
Throwing
- 26.1Rotational throw for distance and accuracyIncluded
- 26.2Throwing techniquesIncluded
- 26.3Testing and measurementIncluded
- 26.4Target throw over a barrierIncluded
- 26.5Teen javelin for height and distanceIncluded
AQUATIC SKILLS Water safety
- 27.1Life-saving skills in and around water bodiesIncluded
- 27.2Water hazardsIncluded
- 27.3Resuscitation techniquesIncluded
Strokes
- 28.1Arm and leg actionIncluded
- 28.2Entry into waterIncluded
- 28.3GlidingIncluded
- 28.4FloatingIncluded
- 28.5SubmergingIncluded
- 28.6TurningIncluded
- 28.7Front, back crawl and breast stroke actionsIncluded
- 28.8Entry into waterIncluded
- 28.9Front and back crawl techniquesIncluded
- 28.10Breast strokeIncluded
- 28.11TurnsIncluded
- 28.12Front, back crawl and butterfly strokesIncluded
- 28.13New lessonIncluded
Music
- 29.1Rounds, binary, descants and songs with ostinatoIncluded
- 29.2Tuned and untuned percussion instrumentsIncluded
- 29.3Scale of C MajorIncluded
- 29.4Intervals by numberIncluded
- 29.5Chords of C and G Major ScalesIncluded
- 29.6Musical scales of G and D MajorIncluded
- 29.7Composing two bar rhythms in simple timeIncluded
- 29.8Choral musicIncluded
- 29.9Chord progression in instrument playingIncluded
- 29.10Types of simple time signaturesIncluded
- 29.11Musical scale of F majorIncluded
- 29.12Three parts songsIncluded
Visual Arts
- 30.1Drawing and paintingIncluded
- 30.2Observational drawingIncluded
- 30.3Still lifeIncluded
- 30.42 Dimensional artworksIncluded
- 30.53 Dimensional craftsIncluded
- 30.6Visual arts and the environmentIncluded
- 30.7Dimensional artIncluded
- 30.8Dimensional artIncluded
- 30.9Recycled artIncluded
- 30.10Imaginative compositionsIncluded
- 30.11Abstract artIncluded
- 30.12Human figure drawingIncluded
Theatre
- 31.1Improvisation using universal themesIncluded
- 31.2Blocking: stage areasIncluded
- 31.3ScriptwritingIncluded
- 31.4Blocking: movement and levelsIncluded
- 31.5Improvisation on text, subtext and given circumstancesIncluded
- 31.6Script writing: development of themesIncluded
- 31.7Blocking: actors’ positionIncluded
- 31.8Improvisation on characters and motivationIncluded
- 31.9Environment / settingIncluded
- 31.10Character developmentIncluded
- 31.11Actions, tension and suspenseIncluded
Dance
- 32.1Complex movement sequencesIncluded
- 32.2Movement problems and solutionsIncluded
- 32.3Principles of balance in danceIncluded
- 32.4Dance performanceIncluded
- 32.5Multiple movement problemsIncluded
- 32.6Imitated and created movementsIncluded
- 32.7Movement with different musical rhythms and stylesIncluded
- 32.8Dance movementIncluded
- 32.9Improvised movement sequencesIncluded
- 32.10Thematic dance dramaIncluded
Aesthetic values and appreciation of Arts
- 33.1Elements and principles of artsIncluded
- 33.2Artworks analysisIncluded
Technology in Physical Education and Arts
- 34.1Internet ethics in Physical Education and ArtsIncluded
- 34.2Technological tools in Physical Education and ArtsIncluded
- 34.3Digital ArtIncluded
- 34.4Analytic technology in Physical Education and ArtsIncluded
- 34.5Instruments playingIncluded
- 34.6Graphic designIncluded
- 34.7Ethics in Physical Education and Arts mobile gamesIncluded
- 34.8Music composition and recordingIncluded
Entrepreneurship in Physical Education and Arts
- 35.1Careers in Physical Education and ArtsIncluded
- 35.2Construction of Physical Education and Arts instruments and equipment for saleIncluded
- 35.3Physical Education and Arts exhibitions/ performance for a paying audience and commissioned workIncluded
- 35.4Business ethicsIncluded
- 35.5Soft skillsIncluded
- 35.6Ubuntu/ Unhu/ VumunhuIncluded
- 35.7Copyright protectionIncluded
- 35.8MarketingIncluded
- 35.9Construction of Physical Education and Arts paraphernalia for saleIncluded
- 35.10Digital portfolios for careers in Physical Education and ArtsIncluded
- 35.11Innovative artworksIncluded
Who it's for
Is this you?
Grade 5–7 Learners
Young Zimbabwean learners who want to master sport skills, ace their PE assessments, and have a blast getting active every day.
Primary School PE Teachers
Teachers who need structured, ZIMSEC-aligned lesson content to plan and deliver engaging, curriculum-mapped PE classes with confidence.
Supportive Parents
Parents who want to understand what their child is learning in PE and encourage healthy, active habits at home between school days.
Aspiring Young Athletes
Kids who dream of representing their school in athletics, soccer, netball, or gymnastics and want proper technique from the ground up.
Health-Conscious Learners
Students who want to understand how nutrition, sleep, hygiene, and exercise work together to keep them energised and performing their best.
Homeschooling Families
Families educating at home who need a complete, structured PE programme that covers the full ZIMSEC Grade 5–7 physical education syllabus.
Questions
Frequently asked
Your teacher
A note from your teacher
Renstay
Hey there, champion — and welcome to the team! 👋
If you have ever felt like PE class could be more exciting, more useful, and more you — you are in exactly the right place. I know how it feels to stand on a playing field and not quite know what to do, or to sit in a health lesson that just does not connect to real life. That is why I built Active Kids Zimbabwe: to change all of that. To make every learner feel capable, confident, and genuinely excited to move.
Here is what I believe with my whole heart: every child is an athlete. Maybe you are already fast. Maybe you are strong. Maybe you have never tried the long jump or a gymnastics roll and you are a little nervous. It does not matter. This school meets you exactly where you are and walks with you — step by step, skill by skill — until you look back and cannot believe how far you have come. We cover everything in the ZIMSEC Grade 5–7 syllabus: athletics, team sports, gymnastics, fitness, health, and the kind of fair play and teamwork that makes you a better person, not just a better player.
I also know that parents worry — "Is my child active enough? Do they understand their body? Are they learning the right things?" And I know that teachers are busy, planning lessons across subjects and trying to make PE meaningful without always having the time or resources to go deep. This school is here for all of you. The lessons are clear, structured, and grounded in exactly what the syllabus requires. No guesswork. No gaps. Just great PE, done properly.
So here is my invitation to you: lace up your shoes, find a little space, and let's get moving. You belong here. You are going to surprise yourself. And I will be cheering you on every single step of the way. Let's go! 🏃♂️🌟
— Renstay
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