1.Why is PE offered in schools? Legal requirement since 1947 PE is a compulsory subject To improve health and fitness Practical subject provides balance within the range of subjects taught To prepare young people to take part in physical activity when theyleave school To provide approved qualifications in line with other subjects (e.g.GCSE and GCE) To reflect the importance and value of sport and physical activity insociety

2. Physical EducationSchools have different ways in which PE is actually made available, suchas: Timetabled PE lessons (curricular PE) Extra-curricular provision Clubs and team practice sessions Sports performance awards Links with local clubs, outside visits or visitors 3. The National Curriculum What physical activities have you taken part in within your PE whilst at secondary school? How could you categorise these activities? 4. The National CurriculumThe new national curriculum was introduced in 2008.PE provision was placed into the following six categories.Accurate Replication of actions, phrases and sequences, as in gymnasticsR activitiesIdentifying and solving problems to overcome challenges of an adventurousI nature, as in lifesaving and personal survival in swimming and outdoor andadventurous activitiesO Outwitting opponents, as in games activitiesPerforming at maximal levels, in relation to speed, height, distance, strengthP or accuracy, as in athletic activitiesExploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions, as in danceE activitiesExercising safely and effectively to improve health and wellbeing, as inE fitness and health activities 5. Group 1 Outwitting opponentsas in Game Activities American Football lacrosse association football or futsal or netball or korfball5 a side rugby football league or union badmintonsquash or racquetball basketball table tennis baseball or rounders or tennissoftball volleyball cricket or stoolball water polo gaelic football fencing handball boxing hockey field or ice or roller or judo or ju jitsuindoor karate or kickboxing or tae hurling or camogie kwon do 6. Group 2 Accurate replication of actions,phrases and sequences as in GymnasticActivities artistic gymnastics Cheerleading compositional ballroom dancinggymnastics diving rhythmic gymnastics skateboarding trampolining synchronised swimming tumbling artistic rollerskating 7. Group 3 Exploring and communicatingideas, concepts and emotions as in DanceActivities folk/country dance historical dance ice dance modern educationaldance social dance street dance theatrical dance 8. Group 4 Performing at maximum levels inrelation to speed, height, distance, strength oraccuracy as in Athletic Activities athletics olympic weightlifting cross country running or archeryfell running boccia competitive swimming bowls track cycling golf speed skating ten pin bowling 9. Group 5 Identifying and solving problems toovercome challenges of an adventurous nature, as inLife saving, personal survival in swimming and Outdoorand Adventurous Activities canoeing or kayaking mountain activities climbing orienteering cycling or mountain personal survivalbiking rowing or sculling horse riding sailing life saving skiing or snowboarding 10. Group 6 Exercising safely and effectively toimprove health and well-being, as in fitness andhealth activities Aerobics or step aerobics Speed Agility Quickness Aqua aerobics or aqua fit training Circuit training Tai chi Pilates Yoga Indoor rowing Weight training 11. PESCCL strategy What does it stand for? What was the aim? What are the eight strands within the strategy to ensure it succeeds? 12. PESSCL strategyPhysical Education, School Sport and Club Links strategyAIM To increase the percentage of schoolchildren who spend aminimum of two hours a week on high-quality PE and schoolsport within and beyond the curriculum from 75 % in 2006 to85 % by 2008 By 2010 all 5-16 year olds would be offered at least 4 hours ofsport every week, made up of: At least two hours of high-quality PE and sport at school delivered totally within the curriculum The additional two or more hours beyond the school day, delivered by a range of school, community or club providers 13. 8 strands of PESSCL strategy1. Specialist Sports Colleges - schools that receive extra funding to make a specialist provision for sport2. School Sports Partnerships clusters of schools around sports colleges that employ School Sports Co-ordinators (SSCos)3. Professional development providing training for teachers and other adults, often for free, to improve the quality of provision4. Step into Sport a programme, working with national governing bodies, to encourage more 14-19 year olds to get involved in sports leadership in volunteering. Caused increase in young people achieving Junior Sports Leadership Award 14. 8 strands of PESSCL strategy5. School/club links links made between PE departments and local clubs, e.g. TIKI badminton6. Gifted and talented talent identification, provision and support for talented young athletes7. Swimming to raise the profile of swimming. Swimming Charter invested 5.5 million with the aim that every primary school pupil would be able to swim at least 25m.8. PE and sport investigation working with all of the school and partnership throughout the country to analyse impact of PE 15. PESSYP strategyPE & Sport Strategy for Young People Launched by the government in 2008 to replace thePESSCL strategy Same aims, except PESSYP 5-19 rather than 5-16 yearolds Five hour offer To make available two hours of PE available to all pupils in normal curriculum time Further three hours available beyond the curriculum (extra-curricular) 16. 10 work strands of PESSYP1. Club links working with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) to create high-quality sports club opportunities.2. Coaching funds being made available to school sports coaching with the aim of recruiting 10,000 coaches by 20113. Competition the formation of National School Sport Week which includes festivals of sport, intra and inter school competitions and local activity4. Disability establishment of Multi-sport disability clubs across school sport partnership5. Extending activities offering more activities that extend beyond the traditional sports and include activities such as cheerleading, Wii sports, archery, skateboarding 17. 10 work strands of PESSYP6. Gifted and talented provide support for talented athletes to develop their skills in their chosen activity7. Infrastructure School Sports Partnerships (SSPs) and School-sports co-ordinators are at the centre of the strategy and help deliver the two hours curriculum time and develop pathways for access to activity outside of school8. Leadership extend Step into Sport initiative with StepON, StepIN and StepUP initiatives, to increase the quality, quantity and diversity of young people involved in volunteering and leadership9. Swimming increasing the opportunities to take part. Aim that all 11 year old can swim 25m10. Continuing professional development 18. PESSCLPESSYP1. Swimming1.Swimming2. School/club links 2.Club links3. Gifted and talented 3.Gifted and talented4. Professional development4.Continued professional developments5. Step into Sport 5.Leadership and6. Specialist Sports Collegesvolunteering7. School Sports Partnerships6.Extending activities8. PE and sport investigation7.Competition (including National School Sports Week) 8.Coaching 9.Disability 10. InfrastructureYou need to be able to explain each of these and how they have contributed toimproving sport and physical activity so use previous slides and photocopied sheets 19. Key initiatives relating to PESSCL and PESSYP Specialist Sports College a school that receives extra funding tomake a specialist provision for sport School Sports Partnership (SSP) groups of local schools thatwork together to develop sport, led by sports college School Sports Co-ordinator (SSCOs) based in schools and worksto promote sport within the School Sport Partnership Step into Sport 3 stage programme StepON, StepIN, StepUP thatdevelops young leaders ability to plan and manage sports sessions inand out of school National School Sports Week week in June where schools areencouraged to celebrate and promote sport through festivals,competitions and introducing new activities 20. What does school do to encourageyou to be healthy? 21. National Healthy Schools Programme Introduce to significantly improve the health and achievement of children and young people. It is closely linked with PE in schools as it shares many of the same aims and objectives Encourage and enable pupils to make informed health and lifestyle choices in order to reach their full potential and be healthier and happier. Requires a whole-school approach, of which PE is just one part. 22. National Health Schools ProgrammeBased on four core themes:1. Personal, social and health education Includes sex, relationship, drug education and provides young people with the knowledge and understanding, skills and attitudes to make informed decisions.2. Healthy eating More healthy and nutritious food and drink are available across the school day Gives young people the knowledge and understanding to make informed decisions about healthy eating3. Physical activity Schools have to provide a range of opportunities to be physically active Young people to understand how physical activity can improve health4. Emotional health and well-being To support vulnerable individuals and groups Establish a clear bullying policy Pastoral support for pupils 23. National Healthy Schools Programme 1. Personal, social an health education 2. Healthy eating 3. Physical activity 4. Emotional health and wellbeing All of these themes contribute to 5 national curriculum outcomes (Every Child Matters policy), which are.. Being healthy Staying safe Enjoying and achieving Making a positive contribution Economic well-being 24. National Healthy Schools Programme 1. Personal, social an health education 2. Healthy eating 3. Physical activity 4. Emotional health and wellbeing Examiners tip It will be important to link the four core themes of this programme and to consider it as a whole-school policy, also identifying any direct link its is likely to have in the provision within the PE curriculum 25. Extra-curricular activitiesExtra-curricular: An activity that takes place out of timetabledlessons, such as lunchtimes or after schoolList the extra-curricular activities on offer at S. Peters 26. Extra-curricular PE provisions How will the following factors affect extra-curricular provision?Club linksActivity range Factors affecting extra-curricularprovision Attitudes of Outside visit staffFacilities 27. Club linksActivity rangeFactors affectingextra-curricular provisionAttitudes ofOutside visit staffFacilities 28. Activity Range Could be greater range of activities than they do within the setPE curriculum Additional staff (other than PE staff) may be available and ableto make a wider range of activities available Activities may be recreational or competitive Recreational any form of play, amusement or relaxation performed as games, sports or hobbies, where the focus is on enjoyment for the pleasure of taking part e.g. Aerobics or fitness training Competitive an activity that involves some form of contest, rivalry or game, that is organised and played against an opposition e.g. Netball/football team training/matches Could be opportunities to take on different roles such asofficial or coach 29. Attitudes of staff Attitudes and motivation to lead clubs Personal interests, abilities and abilities mayinfluence the activities they offer Non-PE staff may lead activities that interest them Experience of the staff may have an influence 30. Facilities Can be restricted by facilities E.g. No swimming pool = no extra-curricular swimming If there are a wide range of facilities (e.g. Sports halland arena) there are many more opportunities forextra-curricular provision May also be affected by equipment, e.g. trampolines 31. Outside Visits Visits to off-site facilities, e.g. Ice rinks, ten-pinbowling, climbing walls, dry ski slopes, fitness gyms inorder to extend provision Very useful if school facilities are limited 32. Club links Use extra-curricular time to improve school/clublinks Coaches from local clubs could lead or assist inextra-curricular activities, e.g. TIKIbadminton, Tettenhall Tigers 33. Exam QuestionWhat is meant by extra-curricular activities? Include one example in your answer.Extra-curricular activities................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Example................................................................................................................................................................................................................................(2) 34. Exam AnswerAward up to two marks: one mark for stating what extra curricular activitiesare and one further mark for a suitable example. Extra-curricular: provision made in addition to the normal schooltimetable, over and above the statutory provision.Examples include: Lunchtime and after school practices Clubs Teams Societies Trips.NB Just naming a sport/activity without relating it to the above is not acceptable.Accept the above plus any other suitable examples. 35. Exam QuestionIncreasing the participation in sport and physical activity isan important objective of many individuals andorganisations.How do schools encourage young people to take part in sport and physical activity? (Total 8 marks) 36. Schools encourage participation by: Offering at least the minimum of curricular PE at all ages Providing and maintaining a range of activities Offering a variety of extra-curricular sport/ activities Arranging competitions (eg inter-form, house, school)/organising teams Organising sports tours/ outdoor pursuit trips Offering a range of qualification courses Holding PE in a positive ethos Teachers and coaches acting as role models Providing support and extension opportunities for gifted andtalented performers Celebrating success, e.g. Presentation evening Making lessons interesting/ fun Fostering positive links with parents and clubs and partnerschools[8] 37. Exam QuestionSchools promote participation in physical activities in various ways.(i)How do schools promote participation through timetabled PE lessons?........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................(4) 38. Exam AnswerAward up to four marks for identifying the provisions made by schools.These include the following: Providing a broad and balanced PE provision Covering the six identified activity areas within the national curriculum, e.g.Outwitting opponents Providing timetabled lessons within the core programme for all pupils Providing extra provision which could be in the form of GCSEprovision or similar such as JSLA Cross-curricular provision across different subject areas Opportunities to adopt different roles A compulsory activity National Curriculum.Note that an appropriate list is acceptable or one or more aspects furtherdeveloped.Accept the above plus any other suitable examples.