Opportunities for Participation (6) Physical Education Opportunities for Participation (6) AS Level Theory

What is Physical Education (PE)? Physical activity taught at school. Via a set PE curriculum (NCPE) – meaning specific activity areas must be covered. Most schools also offer extra-curricular activities. This gives students the opportunity to gain extra teaching in their favourite sports. This may be for recreative purposes or in order to develop individual talent. Equally, extra-curricular activities offer physical activity to students who have no other means of taking part in sport outside school hours.

What are the benefits of Physical Education? P.E. encompasses many things: Health & Fitness Skills Tactics Personal development It also provides individuals with a set of values which we carry throughout our lives. These fit into 3 categories: Cultural Social Educational

Cultural Cultural Acceptance of Personal other cultures creativity and races Personal creativity Cultural Commitment (to a team or activity) The difference between winning & taking part Appreciation of movement

Social ‘Belonging’ to a group/team and working constructively as a part of this team Communicating with individuals outside own peer groups Developing friendships with diverse groups Learning how to socialise in a positive manner – Both on and off the field

Educational (Personal) & (Preparation for Life) Emotional experiences (winning/losing) Career opportunities – turning a ‘hobby’ into a paid career Decision-making skills Sporting opportunities – i.e. playing football outside school Self-discovery of personal strengths/abilities The importance of active leisure Social skills

Are there other benefits of Physical Education? P.E. aims to increase the knowledge and values of an individual through physical activity There are 3 main areas of learning which P.E. specifically aims to develop: Physical Intellectual Social

The Physical Aspects of P.E. Mobility Flexibility Psychomotor Skills Strength Stamina

The Intellectual Aspects of P.E. Teach benefits Of health & Fitness for everyday Life Experience Competition and Co-operation Increased Physical Mobility Experience a Wide range Of activities Increase knowledge & Understanding Of Activities Improved Physical Health

The Social Aspects of P.E. Good “starting point” to develop Friendships Provides a basis for social relationships Off the field Provides the learner with communicative skills in more than just a vocal manner Working with others as part of a team or group

The benefits of active lifestyle on the individual & society

What do you understand by the following terms? 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) Exercise Eating a healthy, balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, getting the right amount of exercise, minimizing stress, effectively combining work and socializing Healthy/Balanced Lifestyle 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 Lifetime Sport/ Physical Activity

What are the benefits of regular physical activity for the individual? Builds healthy bones, joints & muscles. Improves psychological well-being. Allows for personal challenge. Encourages social mixing with others. Prevents obesity. Prevents diabetes. Prevents high blood pressure. Prevents coronary heart disease.

What are the benefits of regular physical activity for society? Improved health of the nation. Decreased burden on national resources such as the NHS. Decreased crime. Increased opportunities for excellence on a world stage. Increased socialisation between different cultures and groups.

Why are we more sedentary now, than ever before? We have more office-based jobs than manual jobs. We use cars/buses/trains to get places - rather than walk or cycle. The rise of the computer game! Improvements in technology mean we can socialize in different ways other than sport - for example: the internet.

How to develop & sustain a balanced, active & healthy lifestyle. How often (frequency)? 3-4 times a week - more if you are trying to lose weight or get fitter. How much (intensity)? A comfortable (moderate pace). What kind of activity (type)? Something enjoyable & which raises the pulse - for example: walking, climbing, playing tennis etc. (the list is endless) How long (time)? About 20-30 minutes.

Why might you NOT participate in physical activity? Discrimination - as a result of: Gender Ethnic origin Disability Social Class Lack of facilities. Lack of information about the benefits of physical activity. Peer/parental influences. Lack of financial support. NB - this topic will be discussed in greater detail, later in the module.

Test / Homework Give yourself an hour to complete this. 4 questions with sub parts Look at the marks available for each question and get your point across – don’t waffle or repeat the question to bulk up your writing Do not just sit down and do the questions, read over all the notes from this term and use the terminology / terms / etc in your answers To be handed in on Thursday this week – bring to PE office and leave on my desk – any not there will receive a detention! Have a good, relaxing half term!