6.1 - Concepts of physical activity and sport Flashcards
What are the 6 key characteristics of physical recreation?
- It is fun: non-serious, and informal
- Physically energetic
- Participating is a matter of choice
- Tends to involve adults at ‘participation level’ of the sporting development continuum
- Flexible in nature, rules can be adjusted
- Self-officiated
What are the 6 functions of physical recreation to the individual?
- Increases health and fitness
- Provides challenges leading to a sense of achievement
- Offers stress relief
- Helps socialisation
- Provides enjoyment in a relaxed environment
- Emphasises participation at one’s own level and pace
What are the functions of physical recreation to society?
- Reduces strain on the NHS
- Lowers obesity rates
- Increases social cohesion
- Boosts employment and economic benefits
- Decreases crime statistics through positive use of free time
- Enhances skills at the participation stage
What are the key 8 characteristics of sport?
- Highly structured with set rules
- Involves use of specialist equipment
- Trained officials enforce rules
- Involves strategies and tactics
- Rewards are received for success
- Requires high skill levels
- Involves high levels of commitment
- Serious and competitive in nature
What are the 4 functions of sport to the individual?
- Improves health and fitness
- Increases self-confidence
- Provides social opportunities
- Develops positive sporting morals and attitudes
What are the 6 key characteristics of Physical Education (PE)?
- Compulsory
- Involves formally taught lessons
- Has four Key Stages in the national curriculum
- Begins at primary school ‘foundation level’
- Delivered by teachers in structured lessons
- Conducted during school time
What are the 6 functions of PE to the individual?
- Develops health and fitness
- Encourages positive attitudes and healthy lifestyles
- Provides opportunities for participation in various activities
- Improves physical skills and competencies
- Develops personal and social skills such as teamwork
- Enhances problem-solving and decision-making skills
PE plays a vital role in holistic student development.
What are the 4 functions of PE to society?
- Improves social skills
- Reduces obesity and improves fitness of students
- Educates on different sports and cultures
- Provides recreation and hobbies that keep people out of trouble
What is outdoor education?
Activities which take place in the natural environment and utilise nature/geographical resources such as mountains, rivers, lakes, etc.
What does LEADS stand for?
Skills developed through outdoor education
- Leadership skills
- Excitement/adrenaline rush
- Appreciation of the natural environment
- Decision making
- Social skills/self-esteem
What are the objectives of Outdoor and Adventurous activities (OAA)?
- Awareness of safety
- Teamwork
- Social/communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Self-discovery/self-esteem
- Knowledge of/respect for the natural environment
OAA fosters personal growth and community engagement.
What are 4 differences between physical recreation and sport?
- Availability: Physical recreation is voluntary; sport is more selective
- Rule structure: Physical recreation rules can be modified; sport has set rules
- Regulation: Physical recreation is self-officiated; sport has external officials
- Motive: Physical recreation is for intrinsic rewards; sport can provide extrinsic rewards
What is the level of obligation for physical recreation and PE?
- Physical Recreation: Voluntary
- PE: Compulsory
What is the focus of the National Curriculum PE compared to School Sport?
- National Curriculum PE: Compulsory, in school time, emphasis on participation
- School Sport: Voluntary, in free time, emphasis on winning
List 8 common functions of Physical Recreation, Sport, and PE.
POSITIVE
- Physical skills development
- Occupies time
- Social skills enhancement
- Increased morality
- Teamwork/leadership development
- Increased health and fitness
- Variety of mental health benefits
- Enjoyment/fun/intrinsic benefits
Functions of sport to society
- Strain on the NHS is reduced
- Social control and integration is increased
- Employment opportunity increase
- Economic benefits results
Perceived risk
A challenge that stimulates a sense of danger and adventure for beginners or inexperienced performers in a safe environment
Triangular model of PE
Education (National curriculum PE)
School Sport (extra-curricular competitive opportunities)
Recreation (extra-curricular, non-competitive participation opportunities)
School Sport Partnerships
Creation of increased opportunities for school sport via primary schools working together with secondary schools and further education providers
School Games
Initiative to increase participation in school sport from school level through to county and national levels.
