Consequences of the lack of high quality Physical Education in Primary Schools in Wales on healthy lifestyles and active participation, a case for specialist intervention?

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Williams, Gwenllian
Date
2015Type
Thesis
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
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There is a growing pressure on primary schools to deliver high quality physical
education (HQPE) in the physical education (PE) lessons but there is also a constant
worry that it is not being attained due to many barriers and issues facing Local
Authorities (LA), schools, teachers, pupils and the community. This study focused on
issues related to the successful implementation of HQPE in primary schools and why
it is extremely benficial, why it is not being achieved and how it could be. The study
also draws upon these issues and whether specialist subject intervention within the
primary school sector could be beneficial. A range of reviewed literature is used to
underpin all aspects of the study, to reitirate all views, opinions and experiences
drawn upon throughout this investigation.
The study consisted of semi-structured focus interviews with four individuals with a
career or subect relevance to the study topic. Various sub-topics were explored
within the interviews to gain a broad understanding of what aspects most
substantially affected HQPE in PE. The study researched previous findings
regarding the topic and discovered teacher training to be one of the most highlighted
areas of concern when it came to implementing HQPE. Clearly embedded in the
research were areas of concern for the Government, schools, local funding and that
it was a historical issue which has been apparent since the 1900s.
The main findings of this study typically are replicating that of previous studies,
literature and researchers. The benefits of providing a HQPE at primary school level
are well documented but there are many past and current barriers facing the
implementation of HQPE. The lack of HQPE in the majority of primary school is also
causes current and future problems which could have wide ranging consequences
for the health and physical literacy standards of future generations. Specialist subject
intervention therefore would be beneficial and desirable were it affordable,
sustainable and of a first class standard.
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