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STUDENT NUMBER:
MODULE CODE: PES3701
MODULE NAME: PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS COACHING
ASSIGNMENT 03
YEAR MODULE 2025
, Question 1: Case Study – Rural School Context (15 Marks)
a. Explaining the Value and Purpose of Physical Education to Learners and Staff
(4 marks)
In a school setting where Physical Education (PE) is new and not yet understood, the
first step would be to share its meaning and role in the development of a learner. I would
explain to learners and staff that PE is not just about games or sport but a structured
subject focused on helping learners grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
The value of PE lies in how it helps children understand their bodies, improve their
coordination and build confidence through movement. I would describe how PE teaches
life skills such as cooperation, responsibility, and resilience. To get the staff on board, I
would share that PE also supports academic success through improved concentration
and reduced stress levels. I would use examples of how physical activities can promote
teamwork and discipline, making learners more focused in class. To learners, I would
introduce PE in a fun and interactive way through games that require cooperation,
encouraging a positive association with the subject. In rural areas, learners often lack
exposure to structured movement programmes, so it is essential to explain that PE is a
right, not a privilege, and every learner deserves to experience its benefits (PES3701,
2022:5). I would also highlight how even with limited equipment, simple activities like
skipping, balancing, and running can lead to long-term health and learning benefits. The
key is to start with what they know informal play and help them see the link between
that and learning new skills through structured lessons.
b. First Term Physical Education Programme Outline (6 marks)
Given the lack of facilities and equipment in the rural school, the first term programme
would focus on movement literacy using available space like the school field or
courtyard. The aim would be to gradually build learners’ physical confidence, body
control, and understanding of movement. Week 1 would involve introductory sessions
that focus on warm-ups and stretching activities, with discussions around why exercise
is important. Week 2 would focus on balance and posture activities such as walking
heel-to-toe, hopping on one leg and body awareness games. In Week 3, I would
introduce basic locomotor movements such as running, jumping, and galloping, using
STUDENT NUMBER:
MODULE CODE: PES3701
MODULE NAME: PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS COACHING
ASSIGNMENT 03
YEAR MODULE 2025
, Question 1: Case Study – Rural School Context (15 Marks)
a. Explaining the Value and Purpose of Physical Education to Learners and Staff
(4 marks)
In a school setting where Physical Education (PE) is new and not yet understood, the
first step would be to share its meaning and role in the development of a learner. I would
explain to learners and staff that PE is not just about games or sport but a structured
subject focused on helping learners grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
The value of PE lies in how it helps children understand their bodies, improve their
coordination and build confidence through movement. I would describe how PE teaches
life skills such as cooperation, responsibility, and resilience. To get the staff on board, I
would share that PE also supports academic success through improved concentration
and reduced stress levels. I would use examples of how physical activities can promote
teamwork and discipline, making learners more focused in class. To learners, I would
introduce PE in a fun and interactive way through games that require cooperation,
encouraging a positive association with the subject. In rural areas, learners often lack
exposure to structured movement programmes, so it is essential to explain that PE is a
right, not a privilege, and every learner deserves to experience its benefits (PES3701,
2022:5). I would also highlight how even with limited equipment, simple activities like
skipping, balancing, and running can lead to long-term health and learning benefits. The
key is to start with what they know informal play and help them see the link between
that and learning new skills through structured lessons.
b. First Term Physical Education Programme Outline (6 marks)
Given the lack of facilities and equipment in the rural school, the first term programme
would focus on movement literacy using available space like the school field or
courtyard. The aim would be to gradually build learners’ physical confidence, body
control, and understanding of movement. Week 1 would involve introductory sessions
that focus on warm-ups and stretching activities, with discussions around why exercise
is important. Week 2 would focus on balance and posture activities such as walking
heel-to-toe, hopping on one leg and body awareness games. In Week 3, I would
introduce basic locomotor movements such as running, jumping, and galloping, using
