A2 Sport and Society and Technology Flashcards
What is physical recreation?
The active aspect of leisure
What are the key characteristics of physical recreation?
- for fun
- choose to participate
- self officiated
- focus on taking part
- participation is flexible
What are the functions of physical recreation for individuals?
- develop self confidence
- reduced stress
- develop skills and fitness
- fun
What is the function of physical recreation for society?
- reduced strain on NHS
- better use of time so lower crime rates
- increased employment
- improved social cohesion
What is sport?
Serious or competitive physical activities
What are the key characteristics of sport?
Serious/competitive
Prowess (high skill level)
Organised (lots of rules)
Rewards
Time/space restrictions
What are the functions of sport for individuals?
- increased self confidence
- more social interactions
- sporting morals and attitudes
- better use of spare time
What are the functions of sport for society?
- decreased strain on NHS
- decreased crime levels
- increased social control
- equality
What are the key characteristics of physical education?
- compulsory
- begins at primary school
- lessons are pre-planned and highly structured
- happens during school time
What are the functions of physical education?
- mental/physical/social skills
- leadership
- increased health and fitness
- self esteem
What is school sport?
School teams that compete competitively outside of school time
What is the OAA?
- outdoor adventurous activities that is part of the national curriculum
- e.g. activities using nature
What are the functions of the OAA?
- awareness of safety
- knowledge/respect for environment
- teamwork
- social skills
What are the problems of OAA?
- lack of time
- lack of money
- lack of qualified or motivated staff
- location
What are the levels on the Sporting Development Continuum?
Foundation, Participation and Performance
What is foundation level on the sporting development continuum?
- physical education at primary school
- develops skills and understanding
What is participation level on the sporting development continuum?
- physical recreation
- for fun and developing relationships
- flexible participation
What is performance level on the sporting development continuum?
- sport
- focused individuals
- emphasis on winning
- dedication
What are th
What are the key characteristics of school sport?
- extracurricular
- optional
- competitive
What are some examples of initiatives for school sport?
- School Sports Partnerships
- School Games
- specialist teachers
What are the benefits of school sport?
- improved academic performance as motivated to perform in class to met criteria for sports teams
- social development (new friends)
- improved self esteem
- improved health and fitness
What are the 3 aspects of PE?
Education, school sport and recreation
What are the similarities between physical recreation and sport?
- both involve physical activity
- both increase health and fitness
- both performed in free time s voluntary activity
- both have intrinsic benefits
What are the differences between physical recreation and sport?
- physical recreation is for all whereas sport is selective
- physical activity emphasises taking part whereas sport emphasises winning
- physical recreation is relaxed whereas sport is competitive
- physical recreation is self officiated whereas sport has trained professionals
What are the similarities between physical recreation and physical education?
- both non-competitive
- both have varied skill/fitness levels
- both available to all
- both increase health and fitness levels
What are the differences between physical recreation and physical education?
- physical recreation is done in free time whereas physical education is done during school hours
- physical recreation is voluntary whereas physical education is compulsory
- physical recreation is for fun whereas physical education is to develop skills and understanding
- physical recreation is self officiated whereas physical education is teacher led
What are the similarities between physical education and school sport?
- both highly structured and organised
- both offer intrinsic rewards
What are the differences between physical education and school sport?
- PE is compulsory whereas school sport is voluntary
- PE is available to all whereas school sport is selective
- PE emphasises taking part whereas school sport emphasises winning
- PE is done during lesson time whereas school sport is extracurricular
What is talent identification?
Multi disciplinary screening of athletes to identify those with potential for world class success
What is mean by the term elite?
The best, highest level sports performers at excellence level
What are personal qualities in talent ID?
Attributes and personality characteristics of individuals
What is a mentor?
A person who helps an guides others development
What are the personal factors that influences progression to elite level?
- commitment and self discipline
- determination
- willing to self sacrifice
- high pain tolerance
- self confident
- highly skilled
- physically fit
What are the socio-cultural factors that influence progression to elite level?
- high socioeconomic status
- evidence of equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices
- high quality provision
- structured competitions
- high levels of media coverage and role models
What are the 3 organisation that aid the development of elite performers?
UK Sport, the English Institute of Sport and NGBs
Who is UK Sport
Organisation that invests in Olympic/Paralympic sports and play a leading role in talent ID programmes
What is UK Sports focus?
- develop high performance sport
- develop young performers and enable elite progression without barriers
What is UK Sports role?
- distribute money from National Lottery to fund elite development
- to ensure success though medals at Olympics and Paralympics
What channels of support does UK Sport offer?
- World Class Programme
- Athlete Personal Award
What is the World Class Performance Programme?
- podium level receive most resources as it is likely they will win a medal in next 4 years
- podium potential receive a bit less resources as they are likely to win medals in next 8 years
- talent ID
What is the Athlete Personal Award?
Aids costs to elite performers
What is UK Sports ethos?
Promote positive sporting conduct and ethics at elite level
Who are the English Institute of Sport?
Owned by UK Sport and is an example of a home country institute of sport
How is the English Institute of Sport funded?
- every 4 years receives £40 million from UK Sport
- generates own income from providing services to NGBs
What is World Class Performance?
Operates 9 high performance centres that train the best athletes and coaches and offer best support and resources
What services does the English Institute of Sport offer?
Sports science, medical support ad performance/lifestyle support
How does the English Institute of Sport offer sports science support?
Evaluate and monitor training to provide best diet, psychology and performance analysis
How does the English Institute of Sport offer medical support?
Provides fast medicine and physio for injuries and illness
How does the English Institute of Sport offer performance/lifestyle support?
Provides supportive environments with guidance on things such as time management and sponsorships