Junior Sports Academy (JSA) is managed by MOE , and the target audience are kids who show an interest in sports, or exhibit better sports coordination.
What is JSA?
Think of JSA as Sports Buffet π
As long as your kids love sports, does not matter any disciplines, be it Run, Swim, Taekwondo, Gymnastics, Fencing or even Table tennis. There are up to 19 sports on the menu!
There are selection trials every year and those who show more potential (and passion) in sports got a higher chance to be selected.
If you child is in P4 or P5 and love sports, give it a try. No3 Boon Yee is a perfect candidate as he loves the great outdoors and adventures π
JSA curriculum and objectives
To quote from MOE website :
”Β Budding sporting talents will be identified and developed with a broad-based physical sports programme, to strengthen their overall physical competencies and motivation in sports at the primary school level.
These students will explore and discover their strength and passion in a range of sports at the primary school level, and subsequently make an informed choice to commit to one of them with more targeted support from schools and relevant sports organisations at the secondary school level and beyond.”
Interestingly, a child should NOTΒ pick a sport which he is comfortable with. Example no soccer or swimming if he is already in school team or attending weekly swim classes.
The idea is to pick a “new” sport and let the coach and instructors develop your potential, you have to pickup from basics again π
If the child excel in his sports and wish to pursue it further, there are Sports School and other tracks to consider.
Our thoughts?
I always believe that Sports can help to mold a child’s character.
Sports is a good platform to build up his or her resilience, discipline, independence and sportsmanship.
I have never been active in sports but am now running more to inspire the little ones to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Checkout out our family sports here, Running, Hiking and Cycling.
The Mrs was a little bit hesitant about Junior Sports Academy programme initially, as selected candidates will need to commit to 4 x 12 weeks of training, one session per week.
We were worried that this might load the child with additional activities, but seeing how Yee enjoys his flippa-ball sessions, we are glad we signed him up for JSA π
I wished I had as much opportunities (Sports buffet) from Junior Sports Academy in my youth!
Boon Yee’s Primary (and backup) sports selection for the first 48 weeks. If selected, he will immerse in that sports module for 12 weeks “internship”.
Who know, we might be seeing a budding Schooling or WaterPolo national member in our home one day :p
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-Fencing or shooting
-Badminton or Table Tennis
-FlippaBall or Basketball
-Taekwondo or Track & Field
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Besides popular Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball, there are less visible options like Sailing and Bowling too.
Best of all, kids and parents do not need to invest in any sports attire or kits (no need to buy rackets or soccer shoes), all will be on loan from JSA programme. JSA only need parents’ commitment to bring the kids to their class on time.
The coaches are hired by JSA programme to teach the kids.
There are many ways to excel and thrive in today’s society. And sports is still an underrated sector with much potential.
The challenge would be how many parents are willing to let their child take up a sports career? Β We will support our kids if their true compass is in sports. As long as they are enjoying their life and are happy, we shall be happy π
Read more about our JSA adventures :
-JSA Flippa Ball
-JSA Badminton
-JSA Taekwondo
* Do read our friends’ review (Life’s Tiny Miracles), there are also super keen on JSA π
My older boy loves sports. Hopefully this will be around when he enters P5. I think he’ll be glad to join.
P4, Programme should still be around π
This is so cool!! Thanks for your comprehensive sharing on this great programme. My no.2 would love it! But he is only p3 next year. Haha… Will keep in view for sure!
Too many sports (and opportunities) to choose from, Good luck π
At 1st glance, thought it was gonna be about food!!! Buffet!!! Must be coz I’m reading this at midnight. Lols… Such great Singapore government initiative as always!!! Best part is it’s FREE n not needing to buy any sports accessories while kids get to try new sports…win win situation!!!
Xoxo,
Jamie chaw
(http://karmie080808.blogspot.sg)
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haha We can always relate to food.
I love this initiative too, highlighting that opportunities are abundant in SG, and academic excellence is not the only path π
Wow this is interesting. I didn’t know this existed and that there are so many options. Definitely our kids can do with more outdoor time!
JSA came as a surprise to us too, and I believe my boy loves the extra sports exposure too π
Oh this is great! So it’s only open from P4 onwards? I’d love to bring Lil Pumpkin here..
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Sports is a way of life and earlier they start it is better – of course, for me, I will check what’s their interest. But JSA is a great initiative.
Shub from RainbowDiaries.com
This is wonderful and totally agree that only education is not important but sports are a great way. May be I will consider as my son will be in p4 next year.
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These sports activity for students will surely enhance their skills and talents. It will also explore and discover their strength and passion in a range of sports at the primary school level.
Hi, your blog on JSA is enlightening!
Can you share abit more on the process of choosing the various modules? Did you get most or all of your first choices? Or do you know of anyone who had to re-choose?
Actually, do you know since the kids have gone through some selection tests, will MOE use the statistics/ results collected on them to allocate the sport?
Are the modules conducted in any particular manner? Like general sports first, then followed by others?
Thanks so much in advance!
Loly
Hi Loly, so far we got our first choice selections.
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Scenario (as explained by JSA during orientation session):
Child 1- Select Badminton as First choice
Child 2- Select Badminton as Second Choice
Child 1 will have priority.
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Other than this, I would be clueless on other MOE selection metrics.
cheers,
andy