PES3701 Assignment 3 (100% ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 30 July 2025 .

PES3701 Assignment 3 (100% ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 30 July 2025 ..... participating at an early age. Question 2: Changes in body proportions affect how skills are performed. Explain why this is so? • The relative size of the head in childhood affects the balance of the body during movement. • The relatively short legs of the very young limit running ability. • At the beginning of puberty, children’s long arms and legs help them to run better. • Rapid growth during puberty causes clumsiness. • Rapid growth during puberty causes coordination difficulties. Question 3: Why is knowledge regarding the structure and functioning of the body so important to the physical education teacher and coach? • It gives them insight into how the body works. • You will understand how the learner’s body responds to exercise and training. • Knowing muscle types and body development gives an indication on what exercises to do with which learner and what could be expected of them. • You can identify body types and know where best to use these body types.You are a newly appointed Physical Education (PE) teacher in your chosen phase at a rural high school where there are limited facilities and minimal equipment. Learners have not previously been exposed to structured PE classes. Based on Study Units 1, 2, 6, and 12 answer the following: Explain how you would introduce the value and purpose of PE to the learners and staff. (4) Question 4: What steps can be taken to improve techniques of good teaching? • Focus on the subject area. • Hold the learner’s interest in the lesson. • Be competent to cope with each learner’s level of ability. • Develop a warm and positive learning environment. • Design a series of class structures and routines to keep learners committed to their work. Question 5: Describe the teaching progression that is best suited for a child during early childhood? • Emphasise movement concepts and skills. • Concentrate on creative and exploratory ways of learning. • Make use of dance and gymnastics activities. • Dances should focus on developing rhythmic skills with singing games and imaginative movements. • Activities should allow time appropriate to learners’ level of maturity and ability. Question 6: Name five instances which a physical education teacher can be found guilty of negligence? • Neglecting to assist injured learners. • Permitting learners to play unsafe games. • Not giving adequate instructions. • Taking unreasonable risks. • Not organising field trips properly. . Design an outline for a first term PE program, considering your constraints. (6) Justify two teaching strategies you would use to promote participation and motivation. (5)At an urban school, you are assigned to teach PE to a diverse group of Grade 10 learners. The school is well-resourced but experiences challenges with learner discipline and engagement. Referring to Study Units 4, 5, and 15, answer: How would you adapt your lesson plans to cater to learners with different skill levels Propose ways to integrate inclusive practices in physical education lessons for learners with special needs. (5) Question 7: Your coaching, athletes and school sport benefit from improving school-community links. Include strategies on how to link school sport programmes with the community with regards to the following: Parents Suggest how you would handle discipline in PE sessions without relying on punitive measures. (5) Discuss the role of assessment/evaluation in Physical Education teaching. Your answer should: Define three types of assessment used in PE (with examples). (6) • Have a parent orientation programme. • Have an open and honest communication base with parents. • Have a parent-child day. Where parents can compete against their child in a controlled environment, with set rule. • Keep parents informed of all facets of the athlete, sport and coaching. • Assign roles to parents who are willing to help. This builds a positive relationship between the school and parents. Question 8: Mention five aspects of importance when counselling athletes who have experienced setbacks? • Motivation – Motivate the athlete and put emphasis on his/her talent. • Goal-setting – Set small achievable goals to get confidence back up. • Mental preparation and skills – Develop his/her mental strengths so that dealing with disappointments or setbacks will become easy. • Emotional control – It is important to emphasise emotional control so that the athletes’ emotions don’t get the better of him/her. • Enjoyment – Remind them why they started doing the sport of choice and bring back the fun part of the sport. Briefly explain a physical education lesson that you could teach and explain how you would assess learners in this lesson. (4) Create a safety checklist for a PE lesson in your chosen phase that includes a field activity. (5) Explain how you would modify a traditional game to include a learner with a mobility impairment (See ‘Traditional Games’ under ‘Teaching Resources’ in ‘PES3701 Additional Resources for inspiration). (5) Explain the importance of having a sound knowledge of legal responsibilities in PE and sports coaching. (5) Create two scenarios and describe two legal dilemmas that may arise in PE or sports coaching and how you would handle them. (Reflect on one learning unit (from Study Units 1–15) that you found most impactful in shaping your understanding of physical education and sport teaching. Your reflection must focus on how this learning unit would influence your own teaching practices in a South African school context (rural or urban). Guidelines for Completing the Reflection: Identify the Learning/Study Unit you found most engaging or influential and briefly summarise its core content. (4) Question 9: Give an explanation of the terminology as it is related to physical education and sports coaching? Word Explanation Protein Proteins are the main body-building nutrients that consists of building blocks called amino acids. They are needed to repair damaged tissues and replace cells that wear out. Nutrients Parts that food are made of that is essential for the function of the human body. Carbohydrates This can be seen as the fuel of the body. The body gets a major part of its energy from carbohydrates. This is a source that is quickly and easily broken down by the digestive system to form glucose. Minerals Minerals are the basic elements which are to be found in the soil and air. Minerals are essential for the proper functioning of nerves and muscles and to help build the body. Explain why this unit stood out for you personally or professionally. (4) Discuss how you would apply the knowledge gained from this unit in a real-life school scenario—either urban or rural. (4) Give at least one example of a class activity or approach you would implement based on this unit. (4) Critically evaluate the possible challenges and opportunities in applying this knowledge in the diverse South African schooling context. (4)