PST312M ASSIGNMENT MEMOS
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, 1. Which factors influence the modern era of sport?
• Secularism: Nowadays material values play a bigger role than religious
beliefs as in the past.
• Equality for all: Both men and women can partake in sport.
• Specialisation: Athletes specialises at a young age.
• Rationalisation and rules: Sport is managed and monitored by strategies
and rules.
• Bureaucratisation: Sport consist of a compound structure namely; local,
regional and national.
2. Changes in body proportions affect how skills are performed. Explain
why this is so
• The comparative size of the head during early childhood impacts the balance
of the body trough movement.
• The comparative shortness of legs in young children reduce their running
ability.
• Long arms and legs at the start of puberty allow learners to run better and it
grants them potential to get speed resulting in running faster.
• Rapid growth result in clumsiness.
• The extra weight that girls obtain during puberty and their body posture
changes has an impact on the speed they can move at.
• To change the running distance from short to long is suggested because girls
run slower during puberty.
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, 3. Why is knowledge regarding the structure and functioning of the body
so important to the physical education teacher and coach?
• The knowledge will allow the coach to perceive the way the athlete
acknowledge to training and exercise. This will affect the planning of training
activities.
• It will empower the coach knowledge to know which exercises are applicable
for the development of the athlete and which are appropriate.
• Knowledge to not treat children like adults.
• The teacher must have the knowledge about the basic structures and their
functions to prohibit any damage or injuries.
• The coach needs to make some adjustments when they teach children.
4. What steps can be taken to improve techniques of good teaching?
• Effective teaching techniques should be demonstrated in every lesson.
Emphasis should be on the subject area. These techniques should be
communicated effectively.
• Grasp the interest of the learners. Learners should be divided into groups,
arrange equipment, the introduction should be captivating and alter activities
regularly.
• The capability to manage each learner’s ability level.
• Create a warm and positive environment for learning. Encourage and endorse
exceptional behaviour in class result in a healthy class atmosphere.
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, 5. Describe the teaching progression that is best suited for a child during
early childhood
• Expose learners to a wide variety of activities and games, because they have
little knowledge in their early childhood. Expose learners to explore and
discover how their body works.
• During the early childhood learners have a short attention span. Emphasise
active involvement with the learners so that good and clear communication can
be developed.
• Dance activities should require creativity and it should develop the rhythmic
skills of the learners for example; games including singing and games that are
imaginary.
• Activities should accommodate the learners so that enough time is provided for
their level of maturity and ability.
6. Name five instances in which a physical education teacher can be found
guilty of negligence
• If not acting in line with their duty.
• If field trips are badly organized.
• Failing to help an learner who is injured.
• Giving permission to learners to play dangerous games.
• Giving inadequate instructions.
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, 1. Which factors influence the modern era of sport?
• Secularism: Nowadays material values play a bigger role than religious
beliefs as in the past.
• Equality for all: Both men and women can partake in sport.
• Specialisation: Athletes specialises at a young age.
• Rationalisation and rules: Sport is managed and monitored by strategies
and rules.
• Bureaucratisation: Sport consist of a compound structure namely; local,
regional and national.
2. Changes in body proportions affect how skills are performed. Explain
why this is so
• The comparative size of the head during early childhood impacts the balance
of the body trough movement.
• The comparative shortness of legs in young children reduce their running
ability.
• Long arms and legs at the start of puberty allow learners to run better and it
grants them potential to get speed resulting in running faster.
• Rapid growth result in clumsiness.
• The extra weight that girls obtain during puberty and their body posture
changes has an impact on the speed they can move at.
• To change the running distance from short to long is suggested because girls
run slower during puberty.
1|Page
, 3. Why is knowledge regarding the structure and functioning of the body
so important to the physical education teacher and coach?
• The knowledge will allow the coach to perceive the way the athlete
acknowledge to training and exercise. This will affect the planning of training
activities.
• It will empower the coach knowledge to know which exercises are applicable
for the development of the athlete and which are appropriate.
• Knowledge to not treat children like adults.
• The teacher must have the knowledge about the basic structures and their
functions to prohibit any damage or injuries.
• The coach needs to make some adjustments when they teach children.
4. What steps can be taken to improve techniques of good teaching?
• Effective teaching techniques should be demonstrated in every lesson.
Emphasis should be on the subject area. These techniques should be
communicated effectively.
• Grasp the interest of the learners. Learners should be divided into groups,
arrange equipment, the introduction should be captivating and alter activities
regularly.
• The capability to manage each learner’s ability level.
• Create a warm and positive environment for learning. Encourage and endorse
exceptional behaviour in class result in a healthy class atmosphere.
2|Page
, 5. Describe the teaching progression that is best suited for a child during
early childhood
• Expose learners to a wide variety of activities and games, because they have
little knowledge in their early childhood. Expose learners to explore and
discover how their body works.
• During the early childhood learners have a short attention span. Emphasise
active involvement with the learners so that good and clear communication can
be developed.
• Dance activities should require creativity and it should develop the rhythmic
skills of the learners for example; games including singing and games that are
imaginary.
• Activities should accommodate the learners so that enough time is provided for
their level of maturity and ability.
6. Name five instances in which a physical education teacher can be found
guilty of negligence
• If not acting in line with their duty.
• If field trips are badly organized.
• Failing to help an learner who is injured.
• Giving permission to learners to play dangerous games.
• Giving inadequate instructions.
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