He has always taken me for P.E and he has helped me improve. He is very enthusiastic and is always interested in how I am getting on with my water polo as he introduced the sport to me.
Would you say you have a good relationship with him?
Yes, I can have a joke with him and talk to him about anything.
Do you respect him?
Very much so, plus he knows what he is talking about, because he is an international badminton player himself. Especially when I talk about the England trials.
How often a week do you have P.E?
Umm,
How many practicals’?
Two times a week.
And theory?
Umm, the same as they are normally double lesson and involve both theory and practical.
Do you still do core P.E?
Yeah, triple lesson on a Wednesday.
Do you think the amount of time doing G.C.S.E P.E is adequate?
Yeah, it’s not too bad, I would like to do more practical though, to practice.
Do you think the content of the course is appropriate?
Well, yeah.
What do and don’t you like about the course?
I love practicals, but some of the theory is a little too sciencey, and quite hard to understand, especially when doing the kreb cycle? Although it is all-worthwhile.
Are you involved in extra-curriculum?
Yes, all the time, when I can.
Good, are you involved in any sports out of school?
Yeah, I play football for a team, I sometimes train with Purley athletics club, I play cricket and golf a lot and now the weather is getting better I’m thinking about starting tennis club. A lot of my time over the past six to eight months I have been doing a lot of training for the trials for the England Water polo team.
Which obviously paid off. Do you represent the school for any sporting events?
Yes, water polo, cricket, football and most recently athletics running the 800meters.
Brilliant, which Wilson’s is now in the next round of the English schools competition. Thank you very much for your time and help with my study. If I think of anything else to ask I will let you know if that’s ok?
Yeah, no problem.
Thanks, bye.
See ya.
Interview candidate 2: Year 8
Interviewer
Interviewee
Do you enjoy P.E?
It's ok.
What do you like and don’t like about P.E?
I don’t like practicals especially swimming and running. I hate cross-country.
Why don’t you like them?
Dunno, I don’t get on well with Mr. Wood he’s always shouting at me. I had a roar with him in the first year as I didn’t want to do cross-country and my dad ended up coming in and a having a word, ever since then me and Mr. Wood don’t get on.
What are your parent’s attitudes towards your involvement in P.E?
Well dad says that P.E is just to get some exercise, but doesn’t see how there is a future for me in sport. My mother feels that I should give everything my best shot. I do enjoy football and rugby though.
Do your parents play sport?
Eh, no my dad doesn’t really like doing too much, he’s always on the computer at home. My mum doesn’t play sport either.
What do you and your friends do at lunchtime?
I have music lessons Tuesday and Thursday, playing the saxophone or me and my friends go on the computers upstairs and surf around.
What is your ambition, once you live school?
Dunno yet, probably something to do with computers as I understand them, I am one of the best in my class.
Are you involved in any P.E extra-curriculum?
No, I have to get home as my mum picks me up at 3:45pm.
Ok, brilliant thanks for your time it was most appreciated, If I think of any more questions I will get in touch, is that’s ok?
Yes, that will be fine.
Thanks, bye.
Interview candidate 3: Year 9
Interviewer
Interviewee
Do you enjoy P.E?
Yeah it’s all right.
What do you like most about P.E?
I like both the badminton and tennis.
What about the theory?
It not too bad, although I’ve been told it gets harder, if I choose it in my options for GCSE
What are your general attitudes towards the P.E National Curriculum course?
I think it’s ok, I don’t mind the theory, I love racket sports but I don’t like cross-country and the running athletics.
Why?
Because I find them very hard and I’m always last.
At least you complete the task and don’t stop running, well done!
How would you describe your influence with the P.E staff?
I don’t really talk to Mr Wood as he shouts quite a lot. I feel that I get on ok with Mr. Comer and Mr. Molyneux, but I don’t really talk to them much.
What do you do during your lunchtime breaks?
Depending on the weather. If it is wet then I will surf on the net, but if it is sunny like today then we will go outside in the astro courts and play a bit of football or cricket, although I’m not very good at cricket.
What are your parent’s attitudes towards your involvement in P.E?
Eh, I dunno really. My mum and dad really want me to do well in English, Maths and Science. P.E is not really talked about.
Do you think you will choose P.E in your options?
No. Probably not?
Why?
Because my parents don’t think that P.E doesn’t holds good prospects for getting a job when I leave. Although it depends on what else is in the options as I do enjoy it.
Are you involved in P.E extra-curriculum?
My mum and dad work a lot so when I leave school, I go straight around my nanny’s house, so I don’t have time to attend.
Are you involved in any sports outside school?
I used to attend Croygas tennis club when I was younger, but not now. I go down the park with some of my friends on an occasion that’s about it at the moment.
Thank you very much for your time if I think of anything else to ask then I will get in touch is that ok?
Yes, ok, thanks.
Questionnaire
Perception of Physical Education
Class: ________________ Age: _______________ Candidate number: __________
Express your opinion on a scale of 1-5.
1 – strongly disagree
2 – disagree
3 – unsure
4 – agree
5 – strongly agree
Q 1. Do you enjoy PE?
(Circle appropriate number) 1 2 3 4 5
Q 2. Do you enjoy practical PE?
(Circle appropriate number) 1 2 3 4 5
Q 3. Do you enjoy theory PE?
(Circle appropriate number) 1 2 3 4 5
Q 4. Do you participate in any physical activities?
(Circle appropriate number) YES NO
Q 5. Do you participate in extra-curriculum?
(Circle appropriate number) YES NO
Q 6. Dou you represent the school in any physical activities?
(Circle appropriate number) YES NO