extra-curricular provision Flashcards
What factors affect the extra-curricular provisions a school can make?
Activity range; attitudes of staff; facilities; outside visits; and club links
What are schools likely to offer?
A greater range of extra-curricular activities than they do within the set curriculum as there is no requirement to offer only the traditional sports
Why may there be a much greater variety of activities made available?
Because the opportunities offered are optional and additional staff (other than just the PE specialists) may also be available
What do recreational provisions focus on?
On enjoyment for the pleasure of taking part rather than being in an organized team playing against opposition
How can alternatives to just participating as a performer be provided?
By membership of a club being offered, such as fitness training and aerobics, or even membership of societies, such as becoming officials and even supporters
How can the attitudes of staff influence what is offered at a school?
Their interests and abilities will be factors that influence what they propose to offer, in line with their own strengths
How do staff help out with extra-curricular activities?
Many staff members teach other subjects but are also prepared to help out with the PE department after school in an activity that interests them
How does the experience level of staff affect the extra-curricular activities there are?
The experience level of the staff is important as it is more useful if the member of staff has high levels of experience
What are the negative impacts of the staffs attitudes?
Where staff are not particularly interested in helping out, so this would reduce the range of activities
How do facilities affect the activities a school is able to offer?
All schools are either restricted or fortunate with regard to the facilities they may have available
How can some schools be restricted by the facilities they have?
They may not have the facilities to offer certain activities, such as a pool for swimming. Also they might find that they only have a small number of areas available for the PE department
What may well-resourced schools be able to offer?
They may be able to offer a large range of activities with the extra staff they have available
What is the most common solution to a lack of facilities for a school?
To arrange visits to other sporting providers, so that use can be made of other local facilities
What are some examples of outside visits?
Ice rinks; ten-pin bowling; climbing walls; and dry ski slopes
What other opportunities does extra-curricular time give?
It is an excellent opportunity to develop the school / club links
Who is included when developing club links?
Many providers of major games, such as hockey, netball, soccer and basketball, as well as alternative providers such as health clubs or golf clubs
