What are the aims and structure of the National Curriculum What changes did the 2008 curriculum bring The National Curriculum National Curriculum PE 19882008 By the end of the 1980s the government wanted ID: 494179
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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 CurriculumSlide2
National Curriculum PE (1988-2008)
By the end of the 1980s the government wanted
More control of education
More teacher accountabilityNational standards for physical educationWider range of activities to be taughtEducation Reform Act (1988) lead to the introduction of the NCPEReturn to the centralised approach to educationAll state schools now follow set guidelines and are inspected by OfstedPE’s status was reinforced by making it compulsory for all 5-16 year oldsThrough PE children should be able to
Achieve physical confidenceImprove self confidencePerform in a range of activitiesImprove health and fitnessBe able to observe and analyse activitiesLearn how to plan, perform and evaluateImprove cognitive skills and decision makingImprove social skills and leadership qualitiesSlide3
National Curriculum PE (1988-2008)(cont.)Key FunctionsTherapeutic functions
Raise awareness of the need for a healthy lifestyle (combat more sedentary lifestyle of modern society)
Creativity
Greater emphasis on creativity through formal assessmentRecreational breadthRange of activities has risen (formal requirement)Schools have better facilities and greater use of community facilitiesMore activities which you try the more likely you are to find one which you enjoy (lifelong participation)Critical performerProvide other roles in sport (official, coach and leader)Gives appreciation of other ways to be involved in physical activityArea of activity Games Swimming DanceAthletic activities Gymnastics OAASlide4
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 choicePupils are required to study gymnastics, games and danceKey stage 2 (7-11 year olds)All six areas should be studiedPrimary school teachers aren’t usually specialists in PERecently NGBs have begun to use lottery finding money to provide sports coachesKey stage 3 (11-14 year olds)Wider range of activities on offer at secondary schoolKey stage 4 (14-16 year olds)Gives a choice of activitySlide5
National Curriculum PE (cont.)2008 NCPENo 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 gymnasticsExploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions, as in dance activitiesPerforming at maximum levels, as in athletic activitiesIdentifying and solving problems to over come challenges of an adventurous nature, as in OAA and swimmingExercising safely and effectively to improve health and well being, as in fitness and health activitiesGreater freedom for schools to deliver the curriculum which they wishDouble edged sword?Can use specific local facilities- surfing in Cornwallrock climbing in Forest of Dean