Concepts Of Physical Activity: PE

Question 1

Structure of pe is:

Answer 1

Highly structured - known beforehand when it will take place, number of people participating

Rules

Boundaries

Specific course of activity

Question 2

Motivation of pe:

Answer 2

Mandatory - no option

Intrinsic - seen as fun, learn new things, promotes healthy lifestyle

Extrinsic - receive reward or punishment

Relieves stress

Question 3

Benefits to individual:

Answer 3

Motor-development

Physical development

Knowledge of sport

Improves academic levels

Relieves stress

Question 4

Benefits to society:

Answer 4

Improves fitness

Cooperation with others - values of sportsmanship - cultural development

Engages people to volunteer in community -leadership

Reduces obesity levels

More composed behavior

Question 5

Differences to play, recreation and leisure

Answer 5

Compulsory

Learning takes place (structured)

Purpose to teach activity specific skills in a range of activities

PE teacher - authority

Question 6

Differences to sport:

Answer 6

PE is concerned with the needs of the child (physical, emotional and social)

PE teachers use physical activity to develop children’s:

• confidence and self-esteem
• aesthetic appreciation
• physical ability
• social awareness
• creativity and expressiveness

School sport is more concerned with developing children’s ability to perform sporting activities and with results and performance standards - extra-curricular

Question 7

Six sport classifications in the national curriculum for PE are:

Answer 7

Games
Swimming
Athletics
Gymnastics
Dance
OAA

Question 8

7 Roles other than performer does national curriculum for PE encourage children to develop:

Answer 8

Critical performer
Coaching 
Choreographer
Official 
Organising
Spectator/observation
Leadership/captain