National Curriculum

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To begin this report into the new National Curriculum in Physical Education for Key Stage 3 and 4, the terms ‘Physical Education’ and ‘National Curriculum’ need to be defined so that the aims can be set out and understood for this paper. Physical Education, as defined by the most recent online edition of the Oxford Dictionary is “Instruction in physical exercise and games, especially in schools” (Oxford Dictionary 2015). The National Curriculum is set out by the government and is “A set of subjects and standards used by primary and secondary schools so children learn the same things. It covers what subjects are taught and the standards children should reach in each subject” (GOV.UK 2015). The Government set up the National Curriculum (NC) …show more content…

It should provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect” (Department for Education …show more content…

This is very beneficial towards pupils who play sport outside of school and they can take what they learn in class into their outside sports and further their development and if good enough, make money out of it and potentially a living. This links into the way that the DfE look to promote links into the community through sports clubs and try keep to their “aim to ensure that all pupils lead healthy, active lives” (Department for Education 2013d). Obviously the aim is created to sustain that healthy and active lifestyle for as long as possible and not just to fall out in the ‘post-school gap’ after Key Stage

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