School and Physical Education

Question 1

What does extracurricular mean?

Answer 1

Any activity that occurs outside timetabled lesson time, such as lunch time or after school

Question 2

List 3 reasons that PE is offered in schools

Answer 2

Improve health and fitness levels
Provide a balance within the subjects taught (practical)
Prepare pupils for life-long activity
Provide qualifications
Reflect the importance of sport to society

Question 3

Timetabled lessons are one way that PE is made available in schools. Name 3 others

Answer 3

Extra curricular activities
Clubs and team training sessions
Sports performance awards
Links with local clubs
Intra and inter school competitions

Question 4

Using an example, explain what cross curricular means?

Answer 4

A link between PE and another subject. For example, PE links with science as you study human anatomy and physiology in both subjects

Question 5

Name the 6 groups of activities outlined in the PE National Curriculum

Answer 5

1- Outwitting opponents (eg invasion games)
2- Accurate replication of actions, phrases and sequences (eg gymnastics)
3- Exploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions (eg dance)
4- Performing at maximum levels in relation to speed, height, distance, strength or accuracy (eg athletics)
5- Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges of an adventurous nature (eg orienteering)
6- Exercising safely to improve fitness (eg circuit training)

Question 6

The National Curriculum is made up of _________ and ___________ subjects

Answer 6

Core and foundation

Question 7

List the 4 core themes of the National Healthy Schools Programme

Answer 7

Personal, social and health education
Healthy eating
Physical activity
Emotional health and well being

Question 8

What are the aims of the National Healthy Schools Programme?

Answer 8

Create pupils who are able to make informed health and life choices, creating healthier and happier children who do better in learning and life.

Question 9

In terms of the National Healthy Schools Programme, what does a whole school approach mean?

Answer 9

That the themes are taught and related to all subjects and aspects of school life.

Question 10

Name 2 factors that can impact the range of activities that a school provides?

Answer 10

expertise of staff
attitudes of staff
facilities

Question 11

Give an example of how the attitudes of staff can have a positive impact on participation in cricket?

Answer 11

If a staff member is enthusiastic cricketer s/he may:
Introduce it into the curriculum
Provide extra curricular clubs
Organise fixtures
Provide outside links to clubs
Encourage pupil attendance and give quality coaching

Question 12

How could available facilities have a negative impact in participation in swimming

Answer 12

If the school doesn’t have a pool (or access to one nearby) they will find it difficult to provide swimming in the curriculum

Question 13

Give 3 examples of outside visits that could contribute to the range of PE extra-curricular provision

Answer 13

Ice rinks
Ten pin bowling
Climbing walls
Leisure centres

Question 14

What is a club link? Give an example from RPA

Answer 14

A relationship that a school has with a community club has a relationship with to provide coaching, facilities or a pathway to joining the club outside school.
Eg. RPA has a club link with Harlequin’s rugby who provide coaching