SMSC in Physical Education

Spiritual education in Physical Education involves students developing a variety of skills, e.g. performing a sequence in dance or gymnastics, which allows the students to express their feelings and emotions as well as be amazed by what their bodies can achieve. 

Moral education in Physical Education concerns students having the opportunity to understand how PE can influence their healthy living and lifestyle. PE highlights the advantages of health and lifestyle through team sports and health related fitness. Students are also able to understand the rules of activities and the reasons why they need to abide by them and understand what fair play is. 

Social education in Physical Education involves students having the opportunity to work as a team, as well as reflect on feelings of determination and enjoyment. Students are given the role of a coach or leader to develop their social skills in co-operation, communication, commitment, loyalty and teamwork. 

Cultural education in Physical Education means students are given the opportunity to learn games and dances from different traditions, including their own as well being able to appreciate the differences between male and female roles within sport. 

Examples of Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education in Physical Education include: 

• Students reflecting on values surrounding competition which includes ‘winning at all costs’ as well as sportsmanship and fair play

• Students learning to handle success and defeat with dignity

• Giving time for focus group discussions on lesson objectives and outcomes as well as listening to other people’s opinions and giving feedback

• Students being introduced to tactics and strategies in sport

• Students developing their moral stance through developing a sense of fair play and positive sporting behaviour as well as reflecting on the need for rules

• Students discovering the role of sport in society