INTRO TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION

A BIT ABOUT...

MOODLE

MY KEY OBJECTIVES

• Introduce you to PE teaching
• SHIFT your thinking about PE
• Develop your teaching & facilitation skills
• Have fun!!!

THE COURSE-IMPT NOTES

• Thursdays = prac day
• Group 1: surname A-L
• Group 2: surname M-Z
• 3 assignments
• PRACS START THIS THURSDAY

ASSIGNMENTS

• 20% written (due week4!!)
• 30% practical (sep-oct)
• 50% portfolio (exam week)

ATTENDANCE

PE

HISTORY OF PE IN NZ

• Part of NZ schools since 1877
• Initially as military training- protect British empire
• Mid 1900s emphasis on body care/disease protection
• Gymnastics/exercise regimes
• Late 19OOs - increase in sport related contexts

WHAT IS PE NOW?

A PHYSICALLY EDUCATED STUDENT?

What is the difference between physical activity, sport and physical education?

Physical education provides a significant place for physical activity experiences. Physical activity becomes a CONTEXT for leaning in, through and about movement

In Physical education the learning is DELIBERATE and in NZ is planned according to NZ curriculum. Learning is TAUGHT rather than CAUGHT

Arnold (1979) proposed that any form of movement can contribute to learning, but that PE needs to be viewed as more than a single dimensional subject

IN THROUGH & ABOUT

IN MOVEMENT

• Students learn loco-motor and manipulative skills
• Students use physical skills to particpate in physical activity
• Eg primary students learn fundamental skills to participate IN sport

THROUGH MOVEMENT

• Students can express themselves through movement
• Learn interpersonal skills through participation
• Take responsibility for themselves and others
• Learn 'life skills' through participation
• Develop individually and in teams through mvmt

ABOUT MOVEMENT

• Consider societal, cultural & environmental factors
• Identify how bodies respond to movement
• Biomechanics, anatomy, Ex-perscription etc

DO PE PROGRAMMES MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL OF OUR STUDENTS?

"When reports came out Mum didn't seem to mind too much that PE showed little involvement. She figured PE was just an exercise period and wasn't important like Maths or English".

IS PE IMPT AND WORTHWHILE?

In your groups develop an argument (for or against) this response.
Pink = for Yellow = against. Place on white board.

BENEFITS OF A 'GOOD' PE PROGRAMME

• Improve wellbeing of self & society
• Develop interpersonal skills
• Become critical thinkers
• Respond to challenges
• Manage risks

BENEFITS CONTD

• Develop physical skills
• Human expression
• Relate to others
• Constructive attitudes and values
• Increased self esteem etc etc

THE PE TEACHER

ASSIGNMENT 1

• On Moodle by Thursday
• Part 1 - personal biography
• Part 2 - critical reflection on a reading
• Turnitin
• Send me drafts, questions etc - go for the A!