Introduction to Physical Education Flashcards
According to the World Health Organization, what are the goals of Physical Education?
- Foundation for lifelong active living
- Develop/Enhance health/wellbeing of students
- Offer enjoyment, fun, and social interaction
- Help Prevent/Reduce future health problems
What assumptions are given to Physical Education?
- Better experience in PE = increased physical activity in youth
- Increased physical literacy = more active child
What issues are present in current PE in Schools?
- 41% Canadian children PE only 1-2/week
- PE class only 45min long
- Active only 20-30% of that
- Active less than 30min/week
How have schools attempted to address problems of inactivity?
- Organizations
- Specialized Programming
- Legislation
- Research
- Linking to the Community
- Extra-Curricular Activities
What is the BC curriculum shifting from?
- Knowledge-based to Concept-based
- Competency-driven
What are the core competencies of PE?
- Communication
- Thinking
- Personal and Social Development
Describe the Communication core competency
Communication
- Information Exchange
- Experiences
- Ideas
Describe the Thinking Core Competency
- Creative Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Describe the Personal & Socal Core Competency
- Positive Personal & Cultural Identity
- Personal Awareness and Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
What does it mean to teach the “whole person”?
Balance Development of:
- intellectual
- Physical
- Moral
- Athletic
What are the Domains of Physical Education?
- Physical (moving)
- Cognitive (thinking)
- Affective (feeling)
Describe the Physical Domain of PE
- Movement skill acquistion
- physical activity and fitness enhancement
Describe the Cognitive Domain of PE
- Concept Learning
- Perceptual-motor learning
Describe the Affective Domain of PE
- Self-concept enhancement
- Positive Socialization
What are the objectives of PE?
- Fun
- Develop Movement Capabilities
- Provide tools to navigate obstacles
- Develop physical literacy
- Opportunity to sample different sports
