This resource illustrates the Significant Aspects of Learning (SALs) in physical education and sets out clear lines of progression from early to fourth levels.How to use this exemplar to improve practice?
This resource is designed to support practitioners in their understanding of the Significant Aspects of Learning in PE. The resource may also help:
- provide a focus for professional dialogue involving a group of staff within or across establishments;
provide a focus for dialogue involving parents; - identify the range of work which exemplifies a SAL;
There is not an expectation that practitioners will replicate the activities highlighted in the video clips for learners in their own establishment.
In addition, when viewing the video clips, it should be recognised that while they ‘signpost’ a particular aspect of learning they also capture more than just the intended sequences. Consideration of this should be part of the professional dialogue which is generated by the clips.
The video clips can be used in conjunction with the Benchmarks to support teachers to understand standards and identify children's and young people's next steps in learning.
Moderation
Moderation is the way in which practitioners arrive at a shared understanding of standards and expectations.
Moderation takes place at local, regional and national levels, including:
- teachers and practitioners at the same curriculum level;
- across a school or setting;
- across a group of schools/settings;
- within local authorities;
- through regional groups;
- via national groups.
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Physical competencies
This section covers: kinaesthetic awareness, balance and control, coordination and fluency, rhythm and timing, and gross and fine motor skills.
You can see the supporting text by clicking on the YouTube logo in the bottom right corner of the video player. The supporting text is also available in the PDF below.
Clicking on the menu icon in the top left corner of the video player allows you to skip to a particular video within the playlist.
PDF file: Supporting text for exemplification videos - Physical competencies (52 KB)
Kinaesthetic awareness
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Balance and control
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Coordination and fluency
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Rhythm and timing
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Gross and fine motor skills
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Cognitive skills
This section covers: problem solving, focus and concentration, decision making, creativity, cue recognition, prioritising, multi-processing, sequential thinking.
PDF file: Supporting text for exemplification videos - Cognitive skills (65 KB)
Problem solving
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Focus and concentration
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Decision making
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Creativity
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Cue recognition
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Prioritising
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Multi-processing
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Sequential thinking
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Personal qualities
This section covers: motivation, confidence and self-esteem, determination and resilience, responsibility and leadership, respect and tolerance, communication.
PDF file: Supporting text for exemplification videos - Personal qualities (51 KB)
Motivation
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Confidence and self-esteem
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Determination and resilience
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Responsibility and leadership
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Respect and tolerance
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Communication
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Physical fitness
This section covers: stamina, speed, core stability and strength, and flexibility.
PDF file: Supporting text for exemplification videos - Physical fitness (54 KB)
Stamina
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Speed
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Core stabiity and strength
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Flexibility
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