PE - how do other curriculum areas help?

Physical Education is an important part of the school curriculum.

 

Identify and explain how one other curriculum subject can contribute in a positive way to Physical Education. (3 marks)

·        English or other languages/ speaking and listening are important when working with other performers and coaches and following or issuing instructions encourages good communication/ good written English is important for exam answers.

 

·        Science/ links with the theory on the PE course with human biology/ and how the body works.

 

·        Mathematics/ practical skills such as measuring and timing in athletics or keeping score in cricket/ ensure accuracy of results.

 

·        Food Technology/ information on diet and nutrition essential for sports performers/ to ensure improved performance.

 

·        Music/ links with dance being able to count to the beat of the music/ to choreograph

o   routines effectively.

 

·        Geography/ links with outdoor activities that take place in environment, eg sailing/ knowing about wind and tides or mapwork with orienteering.

 

·        PSHE or Citizenship/ themes such as trust, responsibility or inclusion/ linked to fair play or teamwork.

 

·        ICT/ to provide information or help with revision/ which may help with theory or performance in exams.

 

·        ICT/ which might help with information collection/ when teaching fitness.