The Characteristics, objectives and benefits of OAA

What is Physical Education (PE)?Why teach PE?What role does OAA have in PE?PE and OAA as educationWhat is PE?A formally planned and taught curriculum designed to increase knowledge and values through physical activity and experience

Triangular model of PEHigh quality PE only exists when all 3 are supplied:-

EducationNational curriculum PE form age 5-16 as compulsory subjectRange of activitiesRange of roles- performer, coach and official

SportExperience organised sportExtra curricular activities with competitive elementInter and Intra school sports competitions

RecreationNon-competitive physical activity in extra-curricular activitiesOpen to all for enjoyment

Physical educationWhy do we teach PE?Physical skills- CoordinationSocial skills- Communication and forming friendshipsCognitive skills- decision making and self controlLeadership skillsHealth and Fitness- Activity and knowledgeSelf esteem through successEncourage life-long participation

Who- Children and young adultsWhere- School and collegesWhen Mainly lessons, lunchtimes and after schoolHow- Variety of teaching styles

Outdoor and adventurous activities (OAA) in the curriculumDefined as the achievement of educational objectives via guided and direct experiences in the natural environment

Functions of OAA in the curriculumKnowledge of natural environmentAwareness of safetyTeamworkSocial/communication skillsLeadership skillsSelf esteem

Issues with OAA in the curriculumStaff lacking in specialist qualifications, experience or motivation will reduce experience.Lessons dont allow much timeAccess and transport to facilitiesMoney and resources- specialist equipmentTeachers deterred by risk or certain activitiesNegative media publicity