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SECTION A: PHSYCIAL EDUCATION IN THE FOUNDATION PHASE
Question 1
1. As a Grade 1 teacher, you are preparing for an interview with parents. Design your own
background questionnaire based on the content of this Section C: Physical Education. The
questions must be suitable to ask parents in an interview, in order to obtain valuable
background information about their child’s gross motor development and ability during the
early years. For each question give a reason why are you are asking it.
Questions Reasons
Has your child achieved developmental This question helps determine if the child is
milestones like crawling, walking, and running at progressing in gross motor development as
the expected ages? expected. Identifying any delays early on allows
for timely support and intervention.
Does your child regularly engage in physical Regular physical activity plays a key role in
activities or sports, such as swimming, dancing, or developing gross motor skills. This question
playing at the playground? assesses the child’s involvement in activities that
contribute to their motor skill enhancement.
Is your child able to perform basic movements, Evaluating these basic movements provides
such as jumping, hopping, and climbing, without valuable insights into the child’s balance,
difficulty? coordination, and overall gross motor
development, which are essential for success in
physical education.
Does your child have any health conditions or It’s important to be aware of any health conditions
physical limitations that could impact their ability or physical challenges to ensure that physical
to engage in physical activities? education activities are adapted appropriately,
allowing the child to participate safely and
effectively.
How does your child feel about physical A child’s attitude towards physical activity can
activities? Do they enjoy being active, or do they significantly impact their participation and motor
tend to be reluctant or face challenges in skill development. This question helps identify
participating? their level of enthusiasm and any need for
motivational support.