6.1 Concepts of physical activity and sport Flashcards
State the stages of the Sporting Development Continuum, in order.
Excellence/Elite
Performance
Participation
Foundation
Define and explain the term ‘Leisure’
Free time which the individual can choose what to do. Two aspects of leisure:
1. time spent actively (classed as physical recreation)
2. time spent passively (sedentary activity)
What is meant by ‘physical recreation’
Active aspect of leisure
State characteristics of physical recreation
- Enjoyable, not serious
- Winning is not important = taking part is the main motive
- Self regulated and officiated (no ref, own rules)
- Participation is a matter of choice
- Flexible in nature = duration depends on you
State functions of physical recreation for an individual
- Develops self confidence
- Stress reduction
- Social skills improved
- Skills developed, fitness increases
- Sense of enjoyment gained
State functions of physical recreation for a society
- Increase health and fitness = reduce strain on NHS
- Lower obesity rates
- Social communities = social interaction
- Increase employment and economic benefits
- Positive use of free time = increases social control and decreases crime rates
How is the organisation ‘StreetGames’ a positive function of physical recreation for society?
StreetGames use sport to make a positive change in the lives of disadvantaged young people. StreetGames’ work helps to make young people and their communities healthier and safer (reduce crime rates)
Define the term ‘Sport’
a serious or competitive experience
Explain the differences between Sport and Physical recreation
State the characteristics of Sport
S - serious/competitive; win at all costs
P - prowess; high skill levels
O - organised; rules and regulations
R - reward; extrinsic and intrinsic
T - time and space restrictions apply
State the functions of sport for a society
- Strain on the NHS is reduced
- Social control is increased
- Social integration
- Employment opportunities increase
- Economic benefits
- Equality of opportunity via ‘sports participation’ for all
State what is meant by the term ‘Participation Level’
An emphasis on taking part recreationally with enjoyment as key motivator
Identify function/benefits of physical recreation to individuals
- Develops self confidence
- Stress reduction
- Social skills improved
- Skills developed, fitness increases
- Sense of enjoyment gained
Describe what is meant by characteristics
Key features used to identify a particular concept
State the characteristics of PE
- Compulsory
- Formally taught lessons
- Part of national curriculum
- Begins at foundation level
- Teachers in charge & deliver lessons
- Lessons are pre planned
- In school time
