History of physical education

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  • Thomas Arnold introduces games

    To controll unruley boys at school, Arnold introduces games with structure and rules to prevent mis behavior and encourage morals

  • Compulsary education for all children

  • Boer War ends

  • Introduction of model course

    Due to poor results of the Boer war, blame is placed on the low fitness levels of the nation. Military drill training is made compulsary in schools.

  • Revised model course

    Board of education revise the model course to include Swedish drill, encompassing 'social welfare' for students

  • Sylabus of physical training

    Identifies the differences in the various ages of children and their capabilities, allowing more recreational activities
    Required teacher training is introduced

  • adaptation of sylabus

    Small, organised games and exercise are introduced for specific body areas.
    Partner and group work used to develop social skills

  • Moving and growing - Planning the programme

    Offers advice and suggestions to teachers on curriculum rather than demands, allowing for more child centered education

  • Education reform act

    Government taks more controll over teachers
    Introduction of SATs

  • Physical education becomes a foundation subject

  • Revised curriclum

    Allowing equal access for all students
    Follow a programme of study
    Key stages introduced
    PE IS A FOUNDATION SUBJECT