PREVIEW
Introduction and Identification of
Chosen Topics
This year’s journey through PES3701
has been insightful and transformative,
providing a comprehensive
understanding of physical education
and sport coaching. Among the various
study units, three topics resonate
deeply with me: Study Unit 1: The
philosophy of physical education,
Study Unit 4: Growth and
development, and Study Unit 10:
Legal responsibilities regarding
physical education. These topics are
significant as they form the foundation
of effective teaching practices and
athlete development, ensuring that
physical education is not only about
PES3701
physical activity but also about fostering
holistic growth and maintaining a safe
and legally compliant environment.
NATALIE FOXX
ASSIGNMENT 3 2024
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, Introduction
So far this year you have worked through Study Units 1–15 in PES3701. The
study units are listed below:
Study unit 1: The philosophy of physical education
Study unit 2: The history, development and value of sport and physical education
Study unit 3: Anatomy and physiology
Study unit 4: Growth and development
Study unit 5: Teaching children with special educational needs
Study unit 6: Teaching physical education
Study unit 7: Nutrition and fluid replacement in sport
Study unit 8: Drugs in sport
Study unit 9: Sport injuries
Study unit 10: Legal responsibilities regarding physical education
Study unit 11: Codes of behaviour
Study unit 12: Policies regarding physical education
Study unit 13: Incorporating physical education in the educational programme
Study unit 14: Evaluation as part of physical education
Study unit 15: The philosophy of coaching and the role of the coach
Question 1: Essay
Reflect on your learning journey so far in Physical Education and Sport Coaching
(PES3701), selecting two or three topics from the PES3701 Study Guide that
resonate with you the most.
Write a reflective essay to evaluate the relevance of these topics to teaching physical
education or coaching sport, considering their impact on learner/athlete
development, teaching and learning, safety, and wellbeing. Propose strategies for
integrating these topics into your professional practice, addressing challenges and
opportunities for implementation.
In your essay, consider the following:
Identification of Chosen Topics: Briefly introduce the two or three topics that
you have selected from the study units (see Introduction above), providing a
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Introduction and Identification of
Chosen Topics
This year’s journey through PES3701
has been insightful and transformative,
providing a comprehensive
understanding of physical education
and sport coaching. Among the various
study units, three topics resonate
deeply with me: Study Unit 1: The
philosophy of physical education,
Study Unit 4: Growth and
development, and Study Unit 10:
Legal responsibilities regarding
physical education. These topics are
significant as they form the foundation
of effective teaching practices and
athlete development, ensuring that
physical education is not only about
PES3701
physical activity but also about fostering
holistic growth and maintaining a safe
and legally compliant environment.
NATALIE FOXX
ASSIGNMENT 3 2024
0
, Introduction
So far this year you have worked through Study Units 1–15 in PES3701. The
study units are listed below:
Study unit 1: The philosophy of physical education
Study unit 2: The history, development and value of sport and physical education
Study unit 3: Anatomy and physiology
Study unit 4: Growth and development
Study unit 5: Teaching children with special educational needs
Study unit 6: Teaching physical education
Study unit 7: Nutrition and fluid replacement in sport
Study unit 8: Drugs in sport
Study unit 9: Sport injuries
Study unit 10: Legal responsibilities regarding physical education
Study unit 11: Codes of behaviour
Study unit 12: Policies regarding physical education
Study unit 13: Incorporating physical education in the educational programme
Study unit 14: Evaluation as part of physical education
Study unit 15: The philosophy of coaching and the role of the coach
Question 1: Essay
Reflect on your learning journey so far in Physical Education and Sport Coaching
(PES3701), selecting two or three topics from the PES3701 Study Guide that
resonate with you the most.
Write a reflective essay to evaluate the relevance of these topics to teaching physical
education or coaching sport, considering their impact on learner/athlete
development, teaching and learning, safety, and wellbeing. Propose strategies for
integrating these topics into your professional practice, addressing challenges and
opportunities for implementation.
In your essay, consider the following:
Identification of Chosen Topics: Briefly introduce the two or three topics that
you have selected from the study units (see Introduction above), providing a
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