Check out the photos Is it Sport, Physical Recreation or Physical Education?

We need to: Define Physical Education Identify its characteristics Analyse the various opportunities for Sport in schools

PE: PE is compulsory, it lacks choice Education has been formalised   PE is compulsory, it lacks choice Education has been formalised (National Curriculum) PE teacher in authority, very different to play

Physical Intellectual/Cognitive Social

Physical Intellectual / Cognitive Personal /Social Physical skills Motor development Appreciation of movement Teamwork & Cooperation Knowledge of body Learning strategies & tactics Leadership & Decision making Health benefits Observation & analysis Communication & social skills Physical fitness Knowledge of game Self esteem Career preparation Activity specific skills Rules / tactics Morals / fair play

School Sport “Competitive, performance-orientated extra-curricular activities offered by schools”, e.g. school netball and rugby teams.

Roles of a teacher and coach P233 Role of a PE Teacher Role of a Sports Coach

Who teaches School Sport? When taking a school team the PE may adopt the role of a coach. Some schools face problems when they offer sport: Based on goodwill Lack of funding / transport Pupils have competing leisure interest Risk assessment/safety considerations

Sport for life – bridging the post school gap Why is there a drop in sport when students leave school? We need to: Introduce children to local clubs Facilities more accessible / transport Make sport attractive / role models Educate healthy lifestyles Social benefits Knowledge of local facilities / clubs

Exam Question In what ways are the characteristics of physical education and those of sport different?(3) Describe how schools can provide extra-curricular opportunities to increase participation rates for their pupils. (4)

Mark Scheme 1 Sport is competitive/sport seeks winners and losers/extrinsic rewards B. Sport may not have educational objective/is elitist Sport does/may not lead to improvement/learning Sport is serious/commitment/training Sport is voluntary/in your own time/choice PE develops (motor/psycho-motor) skills PE involves learning other things PE develops morals/ethics/fair play PE health/social/life-long learning/child-centred PE is compulsory

Mark Scheme 2 A. Clubs/societies/school club links B. Team/practices/matches/competitions C. Voluntary/participation/anybody can take part D. Lunchtime/after-school/weekends E. Wide range of activities/choice F. Cater for wide range of abilities G. On-site/off site H. Coaches/instructors

Physical Education can give young people a wide range of experiences. How might pupils experience sport, recreation and education through different aspects of their school Physical Education programme? (3) (ii) How might pupils gain sporting, recreational and educational experiences during one swimming or gymnastics lesson?

What’s Outdoor Ed? It’s a buzz because your body senses a risk. It feels great to overcome a fear, to feel that you’ve done it! video

Main characteristics Fig. 11.09 What are the benefits for taking part?

Perceived risk Real Risk   Predominantly under the control of Events over which participant has no participant control eg.Avalanche, flash flood, eg. By correct use of equipment.   Predictable Unpredictable Beginners Experts  

Explain real risk and perceived risk in a situation consisting in canoeing and rock climbing…

Environmental problems LAND Erosion, wildlife, litter, pollution, congestion WATER River bank erosion, pollution, fish / wildlife AIR Pollution, disturbance to residents, wildlife

Exam question Identify possible benefits to young people of regular participation in Outdoor Education activities such as canoeing, orienteering or hill walking as part of their Physical Education programme.

Identify possible benefits to young people of regular participation in Outdoor Education activities such as canoeing, orienteering or hill walking as part of their Physical Education programme. 1 mark per point max 4: appreciation of or respect for natural environment/awareness of conservation issues or pollution; knowledge of safety or of how to minimise risk; development of leadership skills; development of decision making/problem solving skills; social skills/teamwork/communication skills; increased health/well being/fitness; physical skills e.g. the skills of rock climbing. (a specific outdoor education skill must be identified); increased well being or self esteem or confidence or mental strength or self awareness/a spiritual experience.