AS MOD 2
SOCIO-CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL
EFFECTS ON PARTICIPATION IN
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND THEIR
INFLUENCE ON PERFORMANCE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
TOPIC OBJECTIVES
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
-Its objectives in terms of
(a) the EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
- physically
- socially
- intellectually
(b) the INDIVIDUAL
- physically
- socially
- intellectually
- A consideration of its
(a) CULTURAL VALUES
(b) EDUCATIONAL VALUES
(c) SOCIAL VALUES
P.E and the Educational Process
Groups:
i.) What is the National Curriculum?
- Est end of 1980’s
- Semi-centralized approach towards Education
- Allows Govt: more control over Education
more teacher accountability
national Standards set for Education
a wider range of activities to be taught
- All state schools follow SET guidelines about SET subjects to teach
- The Schools and their guidelines are inspected by OFSTED
ii.) What is Physical Education?
An educational process which aims to enhance total human development
and performance through movement and the experience of a range of
physical activities within an educational setting
iii.) What are the key aims of Physical Education?
-
achieve physical competence and confidence
perform in a range of activities
achieve physical skillfulness
gain knowledge of the body in action
become a CRITICAL PERFORMER
learn competitiveness, creativity; face up to challenges
learn how to Plan, Perform and Evaluate
discover their abilities, aptitudes and make choices for lifelong learning
Key concepts of the National Curriculum
Therapeutic Functions
-
Raises awareness in children of need for a HEALTHY lifestyle
Sedentary lifestyles; active play v computer/tv generation
Child safety concerns
FAST FOOD culture
Creativity
- Help children become more creative and imaginative in their PE lessons
Recreational Breadth
- Range of activities in PE has increased
- Facilities
- Abilities of teachers have increased
- The more activities you experience, the more likely that you are to
find one you enjoy and carry on into later life
Critical Performer
- Provide knowledge of other roles in sport to appreciate physical
activities in different ways
- e.g Officiating, spectating, coaching, leadership roles etc
Range of Activities
Why?
Provide balanced physical development
Classifications?
Games
Athletic activities
Swimming
Gymnastics
Dance
Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Forseeable problems?
Schools not being able to offer every sport
Team v Individual
Comp v Non comp
Categories of Sports
INVASION
NET/WALL
STRIKING/
FIELDING
TARGET
MOVEMENT
Football
Tennis
Cricket
Golf
Gymnastics
Netball
Badminton
Rounders
bowls
Dance
Basketball
Table tennis
softball
Hockey
volleyball
rugby
Trampolining
Athletics
swimming
Structure of the National Curriculum
4 Key Stages
Group work using text books (Group 1) Identify Key Stages 1 and 2
Outline physical activity experience
available to these key stages
(Group 2) Identify Key Stages 3 and 4
What are the general requirements
for each KS of NC
YOU MUST PRESENT BACK USING PICTURES, AND WHERE
APPROPRIATE, NUMBERS ONLY!!
Assessment in P.E
- Each KS has an end of KS DESCRIPTION and 8 LEVELS of ATTAINMENT
- Teachers record PPE in pupil’s reports
- Teacher indicates whether pupil is working
BEYOND
AT THE LEVEL
TOWARDS
end of KS Descriptors
Question.)
What is the purpose of Attainment Targets
To set GENERAL EXPECTATIONS of what pupils
should be able to accomplish by end of each Stage
Question.) Give ADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES of assessment
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
Clear objectives and goals to reach
Too much time on testing and not
participating
Gives incentives/rewards and
motivation to improve
Tests are mainly subjective
Improves quality of teaching
Not every child can achieve the
highest levels
Gives recognition to good teachers
Can demotivate teachers and
children due to unfair comparisons
Too much pressure-takes away the
fun element
LEVEL 1.) Pupils – Copy, repeat and explore simple skills and actions with
basic control and co-ordination
- Start to link these skills and actions in ways that suit the
activities
- Describe and comment on their own and others actions
- Talk about how to exercise safely and how their bodies
feel during activity
Question.) In groups design Levels 4 and 8?
Extra Curricular
Question.) What does this mean?
- Optional “activities” offered in schools during lunchtimes and
after school
- Offer purely recreational experiences as well as SCHOOL
SPORT (competitive fixtures)
Question.) How do SCHOOL SPORT and PE differ?
PE
SCHOOL SPORT
Compulsory
Non compulsory
Provides building blocks for
many sports
Enhance and extend interest
and aptitiude in a sport