Produce a portfolio that critically explores how policy, provision and practice affects physical activity, health, and wellbeing in young people within Physical Education.

Assessment Item 1: Portfolio (worth 100% of module mark) 4500-word equivalent 

You are required to produce a portfolio that critically explores how policy, provision and practice affects physical activity, health, and wellbeing in young people within Physical Education. 

The portfolio is to be submitted in three parts as follows: 

·  Section One (37.5%): Introduction (the role of PE in promoting physical activity, health and well- being) and the effect of policy on physical activity, health, and wellbeing of young people in PE. This section should also include an appendix which details observation placement findings and a critical incident pertaining to policy. 

·  Section Two (25%): The effect of provision on physical activity, health, and wellbeing levels of young people in PE. This section should also include an appendix which details observation placement findings and a critical incident pertaining to provision. 

·  Section Three (37.5%): The effect of practice on physical activity, health, and wellbeing of young people in PE and suggestions for future directions in the promotion of physical activity, health, and wellbeing for young people in PE. This section should also include an appendix which details observation placement findings and a critical incident pertaining to practice. 

Criteria for assessment: 

·  Critical exploration of policy, provision, and practice in the promotion of physical activity, health, and wellbeing for young people within Physical Education. 

·  Use of placement observation findings to support critical discussion. 

·  Use and range of appropriate academic and supporting literature. 

·  Portfolio writing style and layout (including referencing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar).

Portfolio

Defining physical education, sport, and physical activity. 

Physical Education in the future: What can be expected? A sociological analysis. Socio, economic and cultural barriers to participation. 

Physical activity, health, and fitness. 

Physical education and physical activity promotion. 

The concept of physical literacy from international perspectives 

International issues in relation to the promotion of physical activity 

Health and wellbeing in relation to Physical Education in the wider context. 

Theory that informs effective teaching in health-related activity within Physical Education; 

Core principles underpinning physical and mental health promotion in physical education; 

Current issues in Physical Education, drawing on evidence from theory, research and practice (e.g. resources, competing interests etc.); 

Critically review health policy and epidemiological issues that inform curricular design

Contemporary Issues in PE 3 - 6513SPOPID

Contemporary Issues in PE 3

Critically examine the processes and structures in physical education that contribute to the development of physical activity in young people.

Critically examine the role of physical education in promoting health and well- being.

Reflect on and critically analyse the provision, policy and practice of Physical Education and the impact this has on young people.