Weimer (2009) addresses these issues plainly, stating that it is vastly difficult for students to 'have a say about what they learn and what they can teach when [the teacher] begins from a position of intellectual authority' and 'there is a discipline-specific body of knowledge [they] are expected to cover in the course'. ...
1.1) Introduction Physical Education has developed massively since the 19th century particularly its common aims. Previously PE focused on the acquisition of motor skills learning and performance levels (Barrett, 1985); however since the turn of the 21st century greater emphasis has been shown towards socialization, cognitive responses and life skills. Within this unit area the primary focus will be on games activity targeted at key stage 3 pupils. Games activity allows the involvement of pupils to partake and develop team as well as individual proficiencies, alongside enhancing self-confide...
