Physical Education and games in school

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Physical Education and games in school
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• The government has put great emphasis on physical
  education and games in schools. What is the
  difference between them?

ANSWER
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You will be studying Physical Education during
normal lessons.Games are held outside lesson
times it is extra-curricular.
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• Why are Physical Education and Games in school
  important?
• DISCUSS

ANSWER
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• Help you to learn about yourself and your
  abilities.
• Help you to develop a fit and healthy body.
• Help you to develop self-confidence.
• A chance to enjoy and socialize.
• You will be more likely to live healthily by
  regular practising in school.
• Lead to a career.
• Develop communicating, problem solving and team
  work skills.

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Physical Education in the National Curriculum

• Everybody from 3 -16 must have Physical Education
  as part of the National Curriculum. You will
  learn various activities which contain health
  fitness and welfare, creativity, outdoor and
  competitive adventures.
• You should also have a chance to take part in
  games and extra-curricular activities.
• This can happen during dinner time and after
  school.

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Physical Education - qualification

• You can sit exams in Physical Education and
  Sports Studies at GCSE level, Advanced Level and
  BTEC.
• This means you can enjoy the subject and gain
  qualifications, this can lead to a job in the
  field.

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Physical Education, health and fitness.

• You will be studying health and fitness in
  Physical Education lessons. But these subjects
  are so important that often the schools teach
  them in other classes as well.
• Many schools hold health awareness day(s), with
  speakers and workshops on subjects like, smoking,
  alcohol, drug abuse and AIDS.

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• What physical activities can a school offer?
• DISCUSS

ANSWER
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What physical activities can a school offer?

• It depends on
• The expertise available. A school cannot offer an
  activity if there isnt an experienced member in
  the field amongst the school staff.
• The teachers attitude Many teachers give up
  their free time during dinner time and after
  school to hold games and other extra-curriculum
  activities. But these days many teachers have
  more work to do because of the requirements of
  the National Curriculum.

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• The facilities available Not every school has
  the money or the room for good facilities. The
  shortage of playing fields can be a huge problem,
  especially for urban schools.

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DISCUSS

• Discuss the benefits pupils could have from a
  physical education programme in school?

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Extra-curriculum activities

• Many schools offer extra-curriculum activities.
• They take place outside school teaching lessons
  e.g. dinner break, before or after school.
• Extra-curriculum activities sometimes give pupils
  the opportunity to play against other schools and
  other teams.
• This is important because they develop high
  standards and help some talented pupils to play
  for their town / city, county or country.
• These days, every school in Wales benefits from
  the 5 x 60 service which encourages EVERY pupil
  to take part in physical activities.

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DISCUSS

• Why should the government provide more money for
  physical activities in Wales?