Why was the National Curriculum implemented? What are the aims
and structure of the National Curriculum? What changes did the 2008
curriculum bring? The National Curriculum
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National Curriculum PE (1988-2008) By the end of the 1980s the
government wanted More control of education More teacher
accountability National standards for physical education Wider
range of activities to be taught Education Reform Act (1988) lead
to the introduction of the NCPE Return to the centralised approach
to education All state schools now follow set guidelines and are
inspected by Ofsted PEs status was reinforced by making it
compulsory for all 5-16 year olds Through PE children should be
able to Achieve physical confidence Improve self confidence Perform
in a range of activities Improve health and fitness Be able to
observe and analyse activities Learn how to plan, perform and
evaluate Improve cognitive skills and decision making Improve
social skills and leadership qualities
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National Curriculum PE (1988-2008)(cont.) Key Functions
Therapeutic functions Raise awareness of the need for a healthy
lifestyle (combat more sedentary lifestyle of modern society)
Creativity Greater emphasis on creativity through formal assessment
Recreational breadth Range of activities has risen (formal
requirement) Schools have better facilities and greater use of
community facilities More activities which you try the more likely
you are to find one which you enjoy (lifelong participation)
Critical performer Provide other roles in sport (official, coach
and leader) Gives appreciation of other ways to be involved in
physical activity Area of activity GamesSwimmingDance Athletic
activitiesGymnasticsOAA
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National Curriculum PE (1988-2008)(cont.) Structure 4 key
stages split over primary and secondary school. (1 & 2 =
primary, 3 & 4 = secondary) Key stage 1 (5-7 year olds) Limited
range of activities with no choice Pupils are required to study
gymnastics, games and dance Key stage 2 (7-11 year olds) All six
areas should be studied Primary school teachers arent usually
specialists in PE Recently NGBs have begun to use lottery finding
money to provide sports coaches Key stage 3 (11-14 year olds) Wider
range of activities on offer at secondary school Key stage 4 (14-16
year olds) Gives a choice of activity
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National Curriculum PE (cont.) 2008 NCPE No longer have
prescribed areas of activity to cover Instead have a range and
content which they must target:- Outwitting opponents, as is games
activities Accurate replications of actions, phrases and sequences,
as in gymnastics Exploring and communicating ideas, concepts and
emotions, as in dance activities Performing at maximum levels, as
in athletic activities Identifying and solving problems to over
come challenges of an adventurous nature, as in OAA and swimming
Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and well being,
as in fitness and health activities Greater freedom for schools to
deliver the curriculum which they wish Double edged sword? Can use
specific local facilities- surfing in Cornwall rock climbing in
Forest of Dean