STATE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION
June 2013
Physical Education has developed since the 19th Century. Outline two objectives of teaching military drill in schools in the early 20th century (1902-4) (2)
Since the 19th Century, the provision for physical activity in state schools has regularly changed. What changes occurred in Physical Education in state schools following the World War II, and prior to the National Curriculum, to encourage a more movement based approach? (4)
January 2012
The provision of physical activity in the UK schools has changed over time. What were the characteristics of physical education in state schools in the post World war 2 period before the introduction of the National Curriculum (4)
June 2011
There have been many developments in state school Physical Education since 1990. Identify the similarities and differences between the state school (1904 -1918) Syllabuses of Physical Training and the current “National Curriculum for Physical Education” (5)
January 2011
Using your knowledge of the “moving and growing” programme, describe the similarities and differences between the programme and the concept of play (4)
January 2007
1 (b) Using Figure 1 and your knowledge of the programme ‘Moving & Growing’,
outline the similarities and differences between this programme and the concept of
Play. (4 marks)
1 (ii) Military drill was one of the first forms of physical activity to be included in
state schools. What were the aims and characteristics of military drill?
(5 marks)
January 2006
2(e) Discuss whether the current National Curriculum for Physical Education improvesthe health of children to a greater degree than the early Syllabuses of PhysicalTraining (1904–1933). (5 marks)
June 2005
2 (c) Historically, social class was an important factor in determining participation in physical activity.
(i) Why did working class women traditionally have the least opportunities to participatein physical recreation? (3 marks)
(ii) Why was military drill considered suitable for working class children in state schools at the beginning of the 20th century? (4 marks)
January 2005
3 The United Kingdom has experienced a number of wars, which have affected the philosophy andprovision of physical activity in schools and society.
(a) As a consequence of the Boer War the Model Course (1902–1904) was introduced into state elementary schools.
What were the objectives and characteristics of the Model Course? (4 marks)
(b) Syllabuses of Physical Training replaced the Model Course.
What were the main differences between the early syllabuses (1904–1909) and the final syllabus in 1933 in terms of content and delivery? (4 marks)
(c) Explain how and why recreational opportunities for women improved following the First World War (1914–1918). (3 marks)
June 2004
1 Rather than play team games, children in Elementary State Schools carried out military drill.
(iii) How did military drill prepare the working classes for their role in society?(3 marks)
4 (b) During the 20th century, key changes occurred in the content and style of teaching ofphysical education programmes in state schools.
(i) Describe the content and teaching style of the programme Moving and Growing [1952]. (4 marks)
(ii) How did this reflect the changing attitude towards children? (2 marks)
January 2004
4 (d) There have been many developments in state school Physical Education since 1900. Identifythe similarities and differences in terms of objectives and delivery between early state school(1904–1918) PT syllabuses and the current National Curriculum for Physical Education.(6 marks)
June 2003
1 (b) During the late 19th century, participation in physical activity within schools was very muchdetermined by social class.
With reference to physical activities experienced, contrast the ways in which the upper/middle and working classes were prepared for life after school. (5 marks)
January 2003
1 (c) The physical activities offered by state elementary schools changed during the first half of the 20th century. Describe and explain these changes. (7 marks)
June 2002
2 (e) What factors caused the increase in physical recreation in Britain during the inter-warperiod (1918 to 1939)? (4 marks)
4 The Butler Education Act (1944) was introduced in order to help build a better future for children. In terms of Physical Education, it represented a shift in emphasis from “posture” to“movement”.
(a) What were the main features of the “movement” approach to Physical Education in state schools of the 1940s and 1950s? (3 marks)
January 2002
3 The nature and extent of a person’s participation in sport or physical activity may be influencedby their social class.
(a) In the late 1800s public schools focused on and developed team sports, whilst elementary schools incorporated exercises based on military drill into the curriculum.
(i) Comment on the differences between the two types of school in terms of the provision for and delivery of physical activity. (3 marks)
(ii) What personal characteristics were the two types of school trying to develop?
(3 marks)
(b) During the late 1800s the working classes gained more opportunities to become involved in team sports. Using examples, explain how this was achieved. (3 marks)
(c) During the period 1860 to 1900 many sports became more developed and organised. What social, economic and/or political changes helped to bring this about? (3 marks)