PE & School SportEnd of unit test mark scheme

1.(i) Describe how teachers can promote and influence participation. [2]

Award up to two marks for a correct response.General teaching staff attitude can influence,

either positively or negativelyThe experience of staff in various activities, or a

range of activities can be influentialThe playing ability and level of staff expertise

can be influentialSpecific staff interest in particular activities will

usually lead to a rise in participation in that particular activity.

Accept the above plus any other suitable examples.

(ii) Describe how school facilities can promote and influence participation. [2]

Award up to two marks for a correct response.Good facilities or a lack of suitable ones/will

affect levels positively or negatively.Specific facilities, such as squash courts or

fitness suites/ will encourage specific participation in particular sports or activities.

Accept the above plus any other suitable examples.

(iii) Describe how school links with local sports clubs can promote and influence participation. [2]

Award up to two marks for a correct response.Specific links can encourage extra

participation/pupils will be able to continue an activity outside of school

Sports not catered for in school could be covered outside of school/this would enable pupils to take up new activities

Links with such organisations as Youth Sports Trust etc.

Accept the above plus any other suitable examples.

2.(i) How do schools promote participation through timetabled PE lessons? [4]

Award 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 curriculumProviding timetabled lessons within the core programme for all pupilsProviding extra provision which could be in the form of GCSE

provision or similar such as JSLACross-curricular provision across different subject areasOpportunities to adopt different rolesA 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.

(ii) What is meant by “extra-curricular activities”? Include one example in your answer. [2]

Award 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 school timetable, 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 notacceptable.

Accept the above plus any other suitable examples.

3.(a) What are the key aims of the PESSYP? [2]

Award up to two marks for a full explanation of the aims of the PESSYP initiative.

5 hour offer or 5 x 60 or 16+ 5 hours more likely to be out of school.

2 hours curriculum time for PE.3 hours extra curricular time.

(b) There are ten strands to the PESSYP. Name and describe two of the strands. [4]

Award one mark for naming the strand and one mark for description of the effect of each strand of the PESSYP strategy up to a maximum of four marks.

Club links - schools would work with NGB’s to create club opportunities.

Competition - schools would take part in the National School Sport Week/ and extend their provision for intra and inter school competition.

Coaching - funds made available to school sport coaching/ schools to recruit more coaches.

Continuing professional development - teachers developing skills through attendance at National CPD programme/ LDA courses for teachers on a specific activity or topic.

Gifted and Talented - talent identification/ schools support exceptional talent/ to help pupils progress and develop skills/ through the long-term athlete development programme.

Swimming - increasing opportunities to take part/ increasing numbers able to swim (25m).

Leadership and volunteering - Step ON, Step IN, Step UP (JSLA/CSLA)/ to increase quantity, quality and diversity of young people engaged in volunteering and leadership in schools and the community.

Disability - establish Multi-Sport Disability Clubs/ to offer club experience to all disabled athletes/ from playground to podium/ integration of disabled pupils into sport.

Extending activities - beyond traditional sports/ eg cheerleading, street games.

Infrastructure - school sports partnerships/ FESCo/ CSPs/ NGBs/ specialist sports colleges.

The names of the strands are definitive. Accept any other suitable response for the description only.

Identify the four core themes of the National Healthy Schools Programme [4]

Physical activityHealthy eatingPersonal, social and health educationSocial and mental well-being

(b) Explain how these themes may impact upon the provision made within the PE curriculum [3]

4. Physical Education is a compulsory, foundation subject within the National Curriculum. (a) Explain why PE is offered in schools [3]

To improve health and fitnessPractical subject – provides balance within the

range of subjects taughtTo prepare young people to take part in physical

activity when they leave schoolTo provide approved qualifications in line with

other subjects (e.g. GCSE and GCE)To reflect the importance and value of sport and

physical activity in society

(b) Identify two of the six activity areas within the PE National Curriculum and give an example of a specific sporting activity included within each area [4] Accurate Replication of actions, phrases and sequences, as in

gymnastics activities

Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges of an adventurous nature, as in lifesaving and personal survival in swimming and outdoor and adventurous activities

Outwitting opponents, as in games activities (basketball, netball, football, rugby, tennis, badminton)

Performing at maximal levels, in relation to speed, height, distance, strength or accuracy, as in athletic activities

Exploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions, as in dance activities

Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and wellbeing, as in fitness and health activities

5. Increasing the participation in sport and physical activity is an important objective of many individuals and organisations.How do schools encourage young people to take part in sport and physical activity? [8]

Offering at least the minimum of curricular PE at all ages

Making lessons interesting/ funOffering a variety of extra-

curricular sport/ activitiesArranging competitions (e.g.

inter-form, house, school)/ organising teams

Organising sports tours/ outdoor pursuit trips

Offering a range of qualification courses

Providing support and extension opportunities for gifted and talented performers

Providing and maintaining a range of activities

Teachers and coaches acting as role models

Celebrating success, e.g. Sports presentation evening

Holding PE in a positive ethos

Providing a focal point for community activity

Fostering positive links with parents and clubs

Providing a focal point for feeder/ partnership schools

Schools encourage participation by: