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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. The benefits of active lifestyle on the individual & society

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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 minutes.

17. 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.

18. 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!