PES3701 Assessment 3 2023

APRIL 2023

PES3701 ASSESSMENT 3

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS COACHING

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Total: 80 marks

This assessment question paper consists of eight (8) pages, including the
answer sheet.

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• All questions are compulsory. The assessment is out of 80 marks.
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Rubric
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Question 1
1. You have applied for a physical educator position at a school, and you have
been invited to be interviewed for the position. In the interview, you are asked
to talk about what your high-level objectives of developing a physical
education programme are. In your own words, write down how you would
answer this question. (5)

2. You are a physical educator at a poor rural school with limited resources.
After reading section 2.3 (pages 9–10, focus on points 1–7) in your study
guide, write down seven (7) sentences in your own words that would
highlight likely challenges to teaching physical education at this school.
(7)

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Question 3
This question deals with study unit 3 (Anatomy and Physiology) and study unit
9 (Sports Injuries).
3a. In your own words, explain why it is important for a physical educator or
coach to have a sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and sports
injuries. (4)

Anatomy and physiology: give two relevant points.

Sports injuries: give two relevant points.

3b In the table below, match the words with the correct description:
Important: Please ensure that you use the blank table below this one to record
your answers (do not draw lines to match words to descriptions). (25)

Word or phrase Description

1. mesomorph a. bends the hip joint and
straightens the knee
2. sternum b. thin athletes who are generally
tall
3. elevation c. tape, physiotherapy
4. femur d. the procedural RICER step to be
used by the coach if a netball
player’s leg muscles are in
spasm
5. stretching e. moves the hip joint; also moves
the leg outwards

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6. ectomorph f. bend the knee and straighten the

hip joint
7. rectus femoris g. collarbone
8. deltoid h. connects calf muscles to the heel
9. latissimus dorsi i. protruding abdomen, a swayback
and hyperextension of
the knees
10. lordosis j. raises the shoulder and pulls the
head back
11. neck injury k. involved in varying facial
expressions, speech, chewing
12. hamstrings l. use RICER procedure, seek
medical help
13. gluteals m. reduces the likelihood of injury
14. Achilles tendon n. raises the arm
15. kyphosis o. well-proportioned and muscular
athletes
16. trapezius p. draws arm backwards and turns
it inwards; also draws an
upstretched arm downwards
17. pectoral muscles q. breastbone
18. clavicle r. increases the strain on the upper
back muscles and shifts the
weight of the body to the front of
the foot
19. patella s. do not move, call ambulance
20. compression t. hold for about ten seconds
21. broken nose u. brings the arm to the side and
across the chest
22. gastrocnemius v. the procedural RICER step to be
used by the coach if an athlete
cuts their leg, which is bleeding
profusely
23. knee pain w. kneecap
24. warm-up x. bends the knee and turns the
foot downwards
25. facial muscles y. thigh bone

3b. Use the blank table below to record your answers to question 3b

Word or phrase Description (write in the correct

matching letter from the table above)
1. mesomorph
2. sternum
3. elevation
4. femur

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5. stretching
6. ectomorph
7. rectus femoris
8. deltoid
9. latissimus dorsi
10. lordosis
11. neck injury
12. hamstrings
13. gluteals
14. Achilles tendon
15. kyphosis
16. trapezius
17. pectoral muscles
18. clavicle
19. patella
20. compression
21. broken nose
22. gastrocnemius
23. knee pain
24. warm-up
25. facial muscles

Question 4
There are six phases of motor development in learners. Identify the two
phases that are relevant to intermediate phase learners and explain why they
are relevant to the intermediate phase. Then summarise each of these into
three sentences each in your own words. Additionally, give one example of a
skill to be taught that would be relevant for each phase. (12)
Use this table below to answer this question:

Phase Summary of phase Example of a

skill to be taught

Identify phase. Give three relevant points. Give one

example.

Identify phase. Give one

Give three relevant points. example.

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Question 5

Using the sports examples below in the table, explain how activities,
equipment or rules can be adapted to suit the developmental stages of
learners in physical education or sports coaching. (8)

Sports examples Explanation of adaptation to suit learners at different

developmental stages
Basketball write down 2 points, do not use the same adaptations
across sports
Soccer write down 2 points, do not use the same adaptations
across sports
Netball write down 2 points, do not use the same adaptations
across sports
Athletics write down 2 points, do not use the same adaptations
across sports

Question 6
Explain what is meant by creating an inclusive physical education programme
for learners with special educational needs. (3)

Provide 3 points

Question 7
As a sports coach or physical educator, it is important to stress the importance
of good nutrition to your learners. Write down five (5) points that would
assist/facilitate learners to take better care of their nutritional needs during
training and before sports competitions. (5)

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Question 8
Why is it important for educators and sports coaches to understand their legal
responsibilities in a school context? (4)

Question 9
In the table below, which covers legal responsibilities in physical education
and sports coaching, match each word with the correct description:
Important: Please ensure that you use the blank table below this one to record
your answers (do not draw lines to match words to descriptions). (7)
Word or phrase Description (write in the correct
matching letter from the table above)
1. Consent to the risk of harm a. A learner falls off a piece of
gymnastics equipment and
sprains his ankle after you asked
him not to climb on the
equipment
2. Liability insurance b. Inappropriate action(s) while
performing duties as an educator
or coach
3. Legal disputes c. Your learners are playing a
rough, physical game where they

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made up the rules and a learner

breaks her arm
4. Negligence d. Taking out of policies to protect
against liability
5. Safety in physical education and e. Have clear, written rules for
sports coaching participation and general conduct
6. Physical educator or coach can f. Can be avoided by knowing your
be held liable responsibilities, duties, and
powers
7. Physical educator or coach g. A defence against liability in
cannot be held liable dangerous physical education or
sports activities

Use the blank table below to record your answers to question 9

Word or phrase Description (write in the correct
matching letter from the table above)
1. Consent to the risk of harm

2. Liability insurance

3. Legal disputes

4. Negligence

5. Safety in physical education and

sports coaching
6. Physical educator or coach can
be held liable
7. Physical educator or coach
cannot be held liable

Total: 80

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