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IB MYP Physical Health Education explained.
IB MYP Physical Health Education (PHE) develops physical skills, health literacy, and reflective thinking in students aged 11 to 16. It combines physical activity with conceptual understanding, making it one of the more demanding MYP subjects to prepare for independently.
MYP PHE is an International Baccalaureate subject covering physical performance, health knowledge, and personal reflection. It sits within the MYP framework for students in Years 1 to 5 and connects directly to the IB learner profile.
Students are assessed through four MYP criteria: Knowing and Understanding, Planning for Performance, Applying and Performing, and Reflecting and Improving Performance. Schools award grades on a scale of 1 to 7, combining internal coursework and performance tasks.
Assessment tasks are submitted throughout the MYP programme, not just at the end. Criterion-specific preparation at each year level gives students the best chance of scoring at the top of the rubric before final ePortfolio submissions.
A group class can't diagnose a weak criterion.
Lessons built around the weakest criterion
The tutor identifies exactly which MYP PHE criterion is pulling the grade down and targets every session there first.
Real rubric technique, not just participation
Students practise writing criterion-level responses and performance reflections against the actual MYP mark descriptors used by their school.
Parents kept in the loop after every session
A written progress note lands after each lesson, covering what was covered, what improved, and what to focus on before the next session.
The IB programme that links physical activity to academic rigour.
IB MYP Physical Health Education is an International Baccalaureate subject for students aged 11 to 16. Set by the IB Organisation, it combines physical performance with health knowledge and is taught in IB World Schools across the GCC and internationally.
Assessment uses four criteria, each scored out of 8, giving a total converted to a 1 to 7 grade. Schools design their own tasks within IB guidelines, so the exact task types vary, but all are measured against the same published MYP PHE mark descriptors.
Tuitional tutors work from the specific unit planner and assessment criteria your child's school is using, so every session targets the exact task, criterion, and mark descriptor that matters for their next submission.
What a one-to-one IB MYP PHE lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a tested four-phase structure: recap, teach, apply, review. The tutor adapts each phase to the student's current MYP unit and the criterion being assessed.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor reviews what was covered last session and asks two or three targeted questions to spot any gaps before moving forward.
Example: The student explains their understanding of the Criterion C 'Applying and Performing' descriptor for their current invasion games unit, revealing where their written reflection fell short.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target criterion
The tutor explains the MYP concept or skill the student needs, using the exact mark descriptor language and examples relevant to the current unit planner.
Example: Breaking down Criterion D 'Reflecting and Improving Performance' for a fitness training unit, showing how to structure a reflection using evidence from a personal training log.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to a real assessment task
The student attempts a practice response or performance planning task, and the tutor marks it against the MYP PHE rubric, giving specific, criterion-referenced feedback.
Example: The student drafts a Criterion B 'Planning for Performance' response for a swimming unit. The tutor annotates it against the level descriptors and shows how to move from a Level 4 to a Level 6 response.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, send report
The tutor summarises what improved, sets one focused homework task tied to the next criterion deadline, and sends a written session report to the parent.
Example: Homework set as a timed Criterion A 'Knowing and Understanding' practice question on the principles of training, to be completed before the next session.
After the lesson
Parents receive a written session report covering progress on each criterion, the homework set, and the focus for the next lesson. Session recordings and tutor notes are available on the platform any time.
Four simple steps to your first session.
Tell us the goal
Share your child's MYP year, unit, and target grade.
Get matched
We pair your child with a specialist MYP PHE tutor.
Book a trial
Attend a trial session with no commitment required.
Start weekly sessions
Schedule lessons around your family's timetable.
The IB subject that makes physical performance academically rigorous.
IB MYP Physical Health Education is set by the International Baccalaureate for students aged 11 to 16. It assesses physical performance, health understanding, planning, and self-reflection through four structured criteria, each graded on a published IB mark descriptor scale.
Schools design their own assessment tasks within IB guidelines, so the content your child encounters depends on their school's unit planner. A specialist tutor who knows MYP PHE can map sessions directly to those tasks and the exact rubric that will be used to grade them.
Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for IB MYP.
My son struggled with the reflection criteria in MYP PHE for over a term. After just a few sessions his tutor had him writing structured, criterion-referenced responses with real confidence. His school teacher noticed the difference immediately.
Scheduling sessions around our busy week was simple. The tutor was always prepared with the exact unit my daughter was working on, and the session reports kept me fully informed.
I never understood how to use the MYP rubric properly until my tutor walked me through it step by step. My Criterion B scores went up by two levels in one unit.
We moved from Bahrain mid-year and my daughter's new school had a different unit planner. The tutor adapted immediately and she settled into the new curriculum within two sessions.
IB MYP Physical Health Education tutoring, your questions answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?What does an IB MYP PHE tutor actually help with?+
An MYP PHE tutor helps your child understand the four assessment criteria, write structured responses at the right level descriptor, plan performance tasks, and produce reflections that score well. Sessions are tied to the exact unit your child's school is running.
?My child's school sets their own PHE tasks. Can you still help?+
Yes. MYP schools set their own tasks within IB guidelines, and our tutors work from your child's specific unit planner and school rubric. Share the task brief and the tutor will align every session to it.
?Which MYP year groups do you cover for PHE?+
We cover MYP Years 1 to 5, which corresponds roughly to ages 11 to 16. Sessions are pitched to the correct year-level descriptors so the content and expected response depth are always appropriate.
?We recently moved schools mid-year. Can a tutor help us catch up?+
Absolutely. Mid-year moves across GCC schools are common, and our tutors are experienced at bridging gaps quickly. Share the new school's unit planner and the tutor will map exactly what needs to be covered to get your child on track.
?How do sessions work if my child has PE practical assessments?+
MYP PHE has both practical and written components. Tutors focus on the areas where one-to-one support makes the biggest difference: criterion-based written responses, planning documents, and performance reflections. Practical coaching is outside our current scope.
?How much does IB MYP PHE tutoring cost?+
MYP tutoring starts from AED 50 per hour. You can pay per session or choose a package with no lock-in. Visit our tutoring packages page for a full breakdown of current rates and options.
Book your child's first IB MYP PHE session today.
Tell us your child's MYP year and current unit, and we'll match them with a specialist tutor within one working day. No commitment needed for the first session.
- Matched to your child's exact MYP unit and criteria
- Live, one-to-one sessions on a schedule that suits you
- Session report sent to parents after every lesson
- No lock-in, cancel or reschedule anytime