Physical EducationPhysical Education

Opportunities for Participation Opportunities for Participation (6)(6)

AS Level TheoryAS Level Theory

What is Physical Education (PE)?What is Physical Education (PE)? Physical activity taught at school.Physical activity taught at school.

Via a set Via a set PE curriculumPE curriculum (NCPE) – meaning specific (NCPE) – meaning specific activity areas must be covered.activity areas must be covered.

Most schools also offer Most schools also offer extra-curricularextra-curricular activities. activities.

This gives students the opportunity to gain extra This gives students the opportunity to gain extra teaching in their favourite sports.teaching in their favourite sports.

This may be for This may be for recreative purposesrecreative purposes or in order to or in order to develop individual talentdevelop individual talent. .

Equally, extra-curricular activities offer physical activity to Equally, extra-curricular activities offer physical activity to students who have no other means of taking part in sport students who have no other means of taking part in sport outside school hours.outside school hours.

What are the benefits of Physical What are the benefits of Physical Education?Education?

P.E. encompasses many things:P.E. encompasses many things: Health & FitnessHealth & Fitness SkillsSkills TacticsTactics Personal developmentPersonal development

It also provides individuals with a set of values which we It also provides individuals with a set of values which we carry throughout our lives.carry throughout our lives.

These fit into 3 categories:These fit into 3 categories: CulturalCultural SocialSocial EducationalEducational

CulturalCultural

Cultural

Acceptance of other cultures

and races

The differencebetween winning

& taking part

Appreciationof movement

Personal creativity

Commitment(to a team or activity)

SocialSocial‘‘Belonging’ to a group/team and working constructively as a Belonging’ to a group/team and working constructively as a part of this teampart of this team

Communicating with individuals outside own peer groupsCommunicating with individuals outside own peer groups

Developing friendships with diverse groupsDeveloping friendships with diverse groups

Learning how to socialise in a positive manner – Both on and Learning how to socialise in a positive manner – Both on and off the fieldoff the field

Educational Educational ((PersonalPersonal) & () & (Preparation for LifePreparation for Life))

Emotional experiences (winning/losing)Emotional experiences (winning/losing)

Career opportunities – turning a ‘hobby’ into a paid Career opportunities – turning a ‘hobby’ into a paid careercareer

Decision-making skillsDecision-making skills Sporting opportunities – i.e. playing football outside Sporting opportunities – i.e. playing football outside

schoolschool Self-discovery of personal strengths/abilitiesSelf-discovery of personal strengths/abilities The importance of active leisureThe importance of active leisure Social skillsSocial skills

Are there other benefits of Physical Are there other benefits of Physical Education?Education?

P.E. aims to increase the P.E. aims to increase the knowledgeknowledge and and valuesvalues of of an individual through physical activityan individual through physical activity

There are 3 main areas of learning which P.E. There are 3 main areas of learning which P.E. specifically aims to develop:specifically aims to develop:

PhysicalPhysical IntellectualIntellectual SocialSocial

The Physical Aspects of P.E.The Physical Aspects of P.E.

PhysicalMobility

Flexibility

PsychomotorSkills

Strength Stamina

The The IntellectualIntellectual Aspects of P.E. Aspects of P.E.

ExperienceCompetition and

Co-operation

Experience aWide rangeOf activities

Teach benefitsOf health &

Fitness for everydayLife

Increase knowledge

& Understanding Of Activities

ImprovedPhysicalHealth

IncreasedPhysicalMobility

The Social Aspects of P.E.The Social Aspects of P.E.

Good “starting point”

to developFriendships

Provides a basis for

social relationshipsOff the field

Working withothers as partof a team or

group

Provides the learner

with communicative skills in more than

justa vocal manner

The benefits of active The benefits of active lifestyle on the lifestyle on the

individual & societyindividual & society

What do you understand by the What do you understand by the following terms?following terms?

Eating a healthy, balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, getting the right amount of exercise, minimizing stress, effectively combining work and socializing

Taking part in activities which involve physical movement and energy consumption. Either competitively or recreationally. Doing this will contribute to a lifelong healthy & balanced lifestyle

Physical exertion of the body, done to achieve a good level of health & fitness - both mentally & physically. Exercise can vary from light (e.g. steady walk) to intense (e.g. vigorous cycling or running)

What are the benefits of regular What are the benefits of regular physical activity for the individual?physical activity for the individual?

Builds Builds healthy bones, joints & muscleshealthy bones, joints & muscles..

Improves Improves psychological well-beingpsychological well-being..

Allows for Allows for personal challengepersonal challenge..

Encourages Encourages social mixingsocial mixing with others. with others.

Prevents Prevents obesityobesity..

Prevents Prevents diabetesdiabetes..

Prevents Prevents high blood pressurehigh blood pressure..

Prevents Prevents coronary heart diseasecoronary heart disease..

Improved health of the nation.Improved health of the nation.

Decreased burden on national resources such as Decreased burden on national resources such as the NHS.the NHS.

Decreased crime.Decreased crime.

Increased opportunities for excellence on a world Increased opportunities for excellence on a world stage.stage.

Increased socialisation between different cultures Increased socialisation between different cultures and groups.and groups.

What are the benefits of regular physical What are the benefits of regular physical activity for society?activity for society?

Why are we more sedentary now, Why are we more sedentary now, than ever before?than ever before?

We have more office-based jobs than manual We have more office-based jobs than manual jobs.jobs.

We use cars/buses/trains to get places - We use cars/buses/trains to get places - rather than walk or cycle.rather than walk or cycle.

The rise of the computer game!The rise of the computer game!

Improvements in technology mean we can Improvements in technology mean we can socialize in different ways other than sport - socialize in different ways other than sport - for example: the internet.for example: the internet.

How to develop & sustain a How to develop & sustain a balanced, active & healthy lifestyle.balanced, active & healthy lifestyle.

How often (frequency)?How often (frequency)? 3-4 times a week - more if you are trying to lose 3-4 times a week - more if you are trying to lose

weight or get fitter.weight or get fitter.

How much (intensity)?How much (intensity)? A comfortable (moderate pace).A comfortable (moderate pace).

What kind of activity (type)?What kind of activity (type)? Something enjoyable & which raises the pulse - for Something enjoyable & which raises the pulse - for

example: walking, climbing, playing tennis etc. (the example: walking, climbing, playing tennis etc. (the list is endless)list is endless)

How long (time)?How long (time)? About 20-30 minutes.About 20-30 minutes.

Why might you Why might you NOTNOT participate in participate in physical activity?physical activity?

Discrimination - as a result of:Discrimination - as a result of: GenderGender Ethnic originEthnic origin DisabilityDisability Social ClassSocial Class

Lack of facilities.Lack of facilities. Lack of information about the benefits of physical Lack of information about the benefits of physical

activity.activity. Peer/parental influences.Peer/parental influences. Lack of financial support.Lack of financial support.

NBNB - this topic will be discussed in greater detail, later - this topic will be discussed in greater detail, later in the module.in the module.

Test / HomeworkTest / Homework

Give yourself an hour to complete this.Give yourself an hour to complete this. 4 questions with sub parts4 questions with sub parts Look at the marks available for each question and get your Look at the marks available for each question and get your

point across – don’t waffle or repeat the question to bulk up point across – don’t waffle or repeat the question to bulk up your writingyour writing

Do not just sit down and do the questions, read over all the Do not just sit down and do the questions, read over all the notes from this term and use the terminology / terms / etc notes from this term and use the terminology / terms / etc in your answersin your answers

To be handed in on Thursday this week – bring to PE office To be handed in on Thursday this week – bring to PE office and leave on my desk – any not there will receive a and leave on my desk – any not there will receive a detention!detention!

Have a good, relaxing half term!Have a good, relaxing half term!