This module will develop your understanding of children's social development through sport and physical education. It will also critically analyse the national curriculum and evaluate the impact of physical education on young people. Given the current mental health and obesity crisis, sport and physical activity is becoming a more essential part of government strategy. You will be expected to evaluate their own experiences and analyse the role that PE and school sport is perceived to have in contemporary society.

1) A 2500 word piece of coursework that will critically examine the National Curriculum for Physical Education and the issues that are often encountered in the teaching of and participation in childhood sport and physical activity. Weighted at 100% of the module (addressing all LOs).

This module contains a combination of face to face, blended learning and personal tutoring. Lectures and seminars will be interactive and require full participation. Some seminars will be student led and facilitated by the lecturer. Independent study tasks will be set but further independent study will be required. This may include reading around module topics, discussion-based activities or investigating current theory and practice associated with the module. Student led independent study will be required specifically for assessment preparation.

1. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the rationale and content of the national curriculum for physical education through a critical analysis of recent curriculum developments.
Analysis
Knowledge and understanding

2. Critically analyse the role that physical education and school sport plays in the development of children through the critical analysis of practice and contemporary research.
Analysis
Enquiry
Knowledge and understanding
Learning

3. Critically analyse the nature and significance of individual differences in relation to participation in school sport and physical education.
Analysis
Enquiry
Knowledge and understanding

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre or seminar room.

Access to IT resources

Library resources

Craig, P. (2016). Sports Sociology. (3rd Edition). London: Sage.

Stidder, G. & Hayes, S. (2013). Equity and Inclusion in PE & Sport (2nd Edition). London: Routledge.

Stolz, S. (2014). The Philosophy of Physical Education. London: Routledge.

Green, K. (2010). Key Themes in Youth Sport. London: Routledge.

This module will develop your understanding of children's social development through sport and physical education. It will also critically analyse the national curriculum and evaluate the impact of physical education on young people. You will be expected to evaluate your own experiences and analyse the role that PE and school sport is perceived to have in contemporary society.