1. We need to: Define Physical Education Identify its characteristics
Establish the benefits
Analyse the various opportunities for physical activity in schools

2. Highlight key words: Schools Council working party (1972)
Schools Council working party (1972)
The formal inculcation of knowledge and values through physical activity experiences.
Alderson (1990)
…to develop within individuals a range of personal, social and scholastic qualities.
BAALPE (1970)
that aspect of education which specifically employs psycho-motor activities and the related moral and social experiences in the development of mature, disciplined and well integrated people. 

3. Why do you think PE is compulsory?
National Curriculum
PE is taught in schools through the National Curriculum, and is a Compulsory subject.
Why do you think PE is compulsory?

4. To improve health & fitness levels
To provide a qualification e.g. GCSE
To show the importance of sport in society
To provide a balance within the subjects being taught, its primarily a practical subject
To prepare young people to take part in sport when they leave school

5. Benefits Associated with P.E.
Q of L - - -
“Physical Education is about pupils learning about themselves; their capabilities, their potential and their limitations. It is the foundation of all sports participation, it’s learning how to work with and to respect others.”
Lucy Pearson - England cricketer and teacher.

6. Physical
Preparation
Personal /Social
Quality of life
Physical skills
Preparation for leisure
Leadership
Healthy lifestyle
Mental skills
Sport after school
Decision making
Appreciation of performance
Health benefits
Career preparation
Teamwork
Aesthetic qualities
Physical fitness
Preparation for work
Self esteem
Creativity
Knowledge of game
Character development
Morals / fair play
Challenging situations
Rules / tactics
Sports career
Commitment
Knowledge of body
Social skills

7. 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

8. Physical Education and school sport
Learning objectives:-
To know about the PESSCL strategy
To know about the PESSYP strategy.
To understand the Healthy schools programme.

9. How do you think PE can be delivered in schools?
Clubs and team practices
Timetabled lessons
School matches
Links with local clubs and outside visitors.
Extra curricular activities

10. Physical Education School Sport and Club Links
PESSCL Strategy
Physical Education School Sport and Club Links
Introduced in 2003
All children between the ages of 5 – 16 should have 4 hours of PE a week
2 hours should be delivered through PE lessons
2 hours delivered through extra curricular activities that can be delivered through the community or clubs.

12. How would this be achieved?
Gifted and talented
Specialist Sports Colleges
School sports partnerships and SSCos
PE and Sport Investigations
Professional development for teachers
School / club links
Step in Sport children's leadership programmes

13. PE and Sport Strategy for Young People
PESSYP Strategy
PE and Sport Strategy for Young People
Introduced in 2008
Aimed at all 5 – 19 years olds to introduce 5 hours of PE a week.
2 hours should be delivered through PE lessons
3 hours delivered through extra curricular activities that can be delivered through the community or clubs.

14. How would this be achieved?
Gifted and Talented
Club links
Leadership and Volunteering
Coaching
Competition
Infrastructure
Extended activities e.g. Wii Sports
Disability

15. National Healthy Schools
Healthy Eating
Nutritious food in schools
Personal, social and health Education
Physical Activity
Pupils will know and take part in physical activity.
Emotional, health and wellbeing
Clear bullying policy
Rewards and behaviour policies
Pastoral system
Support for vulnerable individuals.

17. What’s Outdoor Ed?
It feels great to overcome a fear, to feel that you’ve done it!

18. 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

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

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

21. 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.

22. appreciation of or respect for natural environment
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.