School And Physical Education

Question 0

Why is PE important?

Answer 0

It is thought to be one of the major factors that influences the activity levels of a young person as it can shape their attitudes and behaviour in the future.

Question 1

What is PE in terms of the national curriculum?

Answer 1

A foundation subject

Question 2

Is PE a compulsory subject?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

What are the benefits from PE?

Answer 3

It improves health and fitness levels, it provides a balance within the subjects taught, it prepares young people to take part in physical activity when they leave school, it provides approved qualifications in line with other subjects such as a GCSE and it reflects the importance and value of sport and physical activity in society.

Question 4

How do schools include PE?

Answer 4

They have timetables PE lessons, extra-curricular activities, clubs and team practice sessions, sports performance awards and links with local clubs.

Question 5

What is extra-curricular?

Answer 5

An activity that takes place out of timetables lessons such as lunchtimes or after school.

Question 6

What is cross-curricular?

Answer 6

Linking with other subjects taught in school.

Question 7

What is group 1?

Answer 7

Outwitting opponents

Question 8

What is group 2?

Answer 8

Accurate replication of actions, phrases and sequences.

Question 9

What is group 3?

Answer 9

Exploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions.

Question 10

What is group 4?

Answer 10

Performing at maximum levels in relation to speed, height, distance, strength or accuracy

Question 11

What is group 5?

Answer 11

Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges of an adventurous nature such as lifesaving.

Question 12

What is group 6?

Answer 12

Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and well being.

Question 13

What is the National Healthy Schools programme?

Answer 13

It was introduced as a long-term initiative designed to make a significant difference to the health and achievement of children and young people.

Question 14

What is the intention of the National Healthy Schools programme?

Answer 14

Help young people to be able to make informed health and life choices in order to reach their potential, and through this create happy, healthier children who do better in learning and in life.

Question 15

What is the programme based on?

Answer 15

A whole-school approach to physical and emotional well being

Question 16

Who is involved in the programme?

Answer 16

Children and young people, parents, school staff and the whole school community.

Question 17

What are the four themes that the programme focuses on?

Answer 17

Personal, social and health education; healthy eating; physical activity and emotional health and well being.

Question 18

What is the personal, social and health education aspect of the programme?

Answer 18

Incorporates sex and relationship education and drug education, it contributes to the five national curriculum outcomes for children and it provides children with knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to make informed decisions about their lives.

Question 19

What are the five national curriculum outcomes for children?

Answer 19

Being healthy, staying safe, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution and economic well being.

Question 20

What is a whole-school approach?

Answer 20

Something that is an essential part of everything school does.

Question 21

What is economic wellbeing?

Answer 21

Having sufficient income for basic necessities.

Question 22

What is the healthy eating aspect of the programme?

Answer 22

Gives children the knowledge to make heathy food choices, healthy foods are available across the school day and it works together with the School Food Trust.

Question 23

What is the physical activity aspect of the programme?

Answer 23

Children are provided with a range of activities to be physically active and they understand how physical activity can make them healthy and improve and be a part of their everyday life.

Question 24

What is the emotional health and wellbeing aspect of the programme?

Answer 24

Supports vulnerable people, establishes a clear bullying policy, establishes behaviour and rewards policies and sets up a confidential pastoral support system for all pupils.

Question 25

What are the benefits of extra-curricular activities?

Answer 25

There’s no requirement to offer only traditional sports, other staff may be available and the point of it is to have fun.

Question 26

What does recreational mean?

Answer 26

Any form of play, amusement or relaxation performed as games, sports or hobbies.

Question 27

What does competitive mean?

Answer 27

An activity that involves some form of contest, rivalry or game.

Question 28

What could reduce the range of activities in the school?

Answer 28

If not enough people are willing to sign up to if and if there aren’t teachers who are willing to run the club. Also the amount of facilities a school has can affect the activities that take place.

Question 29

What is a solution to the lack of facilities in schools?

Answer 29

Arrange visits to other sporting providers