1.1 & 1.2 - Reasons for taking part Flashcards
What are the three areas of benefit to a healthy active lifestyle?
Physical, Social and Mental
Give four physical benefits of a healthy active lifestyle
- contributes to good physical health
- physical challenge
- increases fitness
- improves performance
Give four social benefits of a healthy active lifestyle
- mix with others
- make new friends
- meet old/current friends
- develop teamwork - cooperation
Give four mental benefits of a healthy active lifestyle
- relieve and/or prevent stress and tension
- mental challenge
- increase self-esteem and confidence
- aesthetic appreciation
Define a healthy active lifestyle
A lifestyle that contributes positively to physical, mental and social wellbeing, and includes regular exercise and physical activity.
Which of the following statements best describes a physical benefit of exercise?
A) Enjoying playing for your team.
B) Gaining an aesthetic appreciation of movement.
C) Feeling better about body shape.
D) Improving body shape.
D
Which of the following best describes a mental benefit of exercise?
A) Meeting new people
B) Losing weight
C) Relieving stress
D) Improved performance
C
What are the 6 main influences on taking part in sport?
People, Image, Culture, Resources, Health and Wellbeing, Socio Economic
How do people influence participation in sport?
a) Family: Parents who play sport often encourage their children to take part by coming along to their club.
b) Peers: If your friends play a sport, you might get involved too.
c) Role models: Having a role model in a particular sport will often mean you want to take part in that activity.
How does image influence participation in sport?
a) Fashion: different activities require different clothing and equipment, and this can sometimes influence what you want to take part in.
b) Media coverage: a lot of media coverage can make a sport more popular and encourage people to take part.
How does culture influence participation in sport?
a) Age: some events may have age restrictions.
b) Disability: although resources are available for people with disabilities these may be limited in terms of the activities local facilities offer.
c) Gender: where activities are associated with one gender it can be difficult to get involved if you are of the opposite gender.
d) Race: ethnic background still influences the activities people are involved in, this may be a result of media influence.
How does resources influence participation in sport?
a) Access: you must be able to reach a facility if you are to use it. A good location, public transport and car parking all help.
b) Availability: facilities should be readily available if people are to use them.
c) Location: it is difficult to reach facilities that are too far away.
d) Time: facilities need to be open at the right time. For people at work that means in the evening or at weekends and for people at school during school holidays.
How does health and wellbeing influence participation in sport?
a) Illness: individuals who are ill cannot take part.
b) Health problems: some activities may not be suitable for people with particular health problems, so they have to choose different ones.
How does socio-economic influence participation in sport?
a) Cost: activities have associated costs such as equipment, hire of facilities or lessons if needed. For example, horse riding costs more than playing football. Being able to afford these costs can often dictate what you can take part in.
b) Status: this relates to a person’s current situation or position in society, e.g. employed, looking for work, or in education. Some sports attract people of a particular status.
As well as taking part in physical activity as a player you can take part in 3 other ways, what are they?
As a leader, an official and a volunteer
