PES3701
ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
Physical Education and Sports Coaching
80 Marks
Question 1: Case Study – Rural School Context (15 Marks)
Based on Study Units 1, 2, 6, and 12
a. Introducing the value and purpose of PE to learners and staff (4 marks)
To explain the significance of Physical Education (PE), I would say that it
promotes overall development, which includes physical, social, emotional, and
cognitive growth. For students, I'd highlight the need of regular physical
activity in terms of health, fitness, teamwork, and discipline, as well as
increasing concentration and academic accomplishment.
For faculty, I would include PE as an essential part of the school curriculum
that promotes school spirit, improves learner well-being, and fosters a healthy
school culture. I would also suggest collaborative activities, such as interclass
challenges, to boost support and participation.
, b. First Term PE Program Outline considering rural constraints (6 marks)
Despite limited equipment and facilities, a successful PE program can focus
on bodyweight exercises, local games, and creative movement activities.
Here's a basic 10-week plan for Term 1:
Week Theme/Activity Focus Area
1 Introduction to PE & Rules Orientation & basic fitness
2 Locomotor Skills (Running, Skipping) Movement & coordination
3 Strength exercises (bodyweight) Muscular endurance
4 Balance & Flexibility drills Physical literacy
5 Indigenous games (e.g. Dibeke) Cultural appreciation & fitness
6 Reaction time & agility games Speed and agility
7 Circuit training (stations) Whole-body conditioning
8 Team games (relay races, tag) Teamwork & cooperation
9 Leadership roles in group activities Personal & social development
10 Mini Fitness Challenge Assessment and reflection
c. Two teaching strategies to promote participation and motivation (5
marks)
Cooperative Learning Strategy: I'd utilise small groups in which students
rely on each other to finish tasks. This lessens performance pressure and
promotes peer support, increasing motivation, particularly among
newcomers.
Task-based/Progressive Teaching: I would assign attainable goals with
incremental challenges (for example, increase laps or improve balancing
time weekly). Recognising effort and development, rather than merely
performance, increases intrinsic motivation and fosters persistence.
Question 2: Case Study – Urban School Context (15 Marks)
Based on Study Units 4, 5, and 15
a. Adapting lesson plans for diverse skill levels and learning needs (5 marks)
I would apply differentiated instruction by creating tasks with variable degrees
of difficulty (for example, modified variations of the same drill).
Learners can choose tasks that are appropriate for their abilities. I would also
use visual, verbal, and demonstration-based teaching approaches to
accommodate varied learning types, as well as provide customised feedback
to allow each learner to advance at their own speed.
ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
Physical Education and Sports Coaching
80 Marks
Question 1: Case Study – Rural School Context (15 Marks)
Based on Study Units 1, 2, 6, and 12
a. Introducing the value and purpose of PE to learners and staff (4 marks)
To explain the significance of Physical Education (PE), I would say that it
promotes overall development, which includes physical, social, emotional, and
cognitive growth. For students, I'd highlight the need of regular physical
activity in terms of health, fitness, teamwork, and discipline, as well as
increasing concentration and academic accomplishment.
For faculty, I would include PE as an essential part of the school curriculum
that promotes school spirit, improves learner well-being, and fosters a healthy
school culture. I would also suggest collaborative activities, such as interclass
challenges, to boost support and participation.
, b. First Term PE Program Outline considering rural constraints (6 marks)
Despite limited equipment and facilities, a successful PE program can focus
on bodyweight exercises, local games, and creative movement activities.
Here's a basic 10-week plan for Term 1:
Week Theme/Activity Focus Area
1 Introduction to PE & Rules Orientation & basic fitness
2 Locomotor Skills (Running, Skipping) Movement & coordination
3 Strength exercises (bodyweight) Muscular endurance
4 Balance & Flexibility drills Physical literacy
5 Indigenous games (e.g. Dibeke) Cultural appreciation & fitness
6 Reaction time & agility games Speed and agility
7 Circuit training (stations) Whole-body conditioning
8 Team games (relay races, tag) Teamwork & cooperation
9 Leadership roles in group activities Personal & social development
10 Mini Fitness Challenge Assessment and reflection
c. Two teaching strategies to promote participation and motivation (5
marks)
Cooperative Learning Strategy: I'd utilise small groups in which students
rely on each other to finish tasks. This lessens performance pressure and
promotes peer support, increasing motivation, particularly among
newcomers.
Task-based/Progressive Teaching: I would assign attainable goals with
incremental challenges (for example, increase laps or improve balancing
time weekly). Recognising effort and development, rather than merely
performance, increases intrinsic motivation and fosters persistence.
Question 2: Case Study – Urban School Context (15 Marks)
Based on Study Units 4, 5, and 15
a. Adapting lesson plans for diverse skill levels and learning needs (5 marks)
I would apply differentiated instruction by creating tasks with variable degrees
of difficulty (for example, modified variations of the same drill).
Learners can choose tasks that are appropriate for their abilities. I would also
use visual, verbal, and demonstration-based teaching approaches to
accommodate varied learning types, as well as provide customised feedback
to allow each learner to advance at their own speed.
