Chapter 10 - Concepts and Definitions Flashcards

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Define play

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An activity that is undertaken purely for enjoyment or amusement, there is no other objective

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What are the characteristic of play?

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Fun
Spontaneous
Rules are flexible and can be negotiated
Intrinsic value 
Childlike
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What are the objectives of play?

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Allows children to test boundaries
Child can gain experience without being in danger
Can learn social ‘rules’ / teamwork/ sharing
Develops independence and self esteem
Social interaction

Adults can escape reality
Be child-like
Opportunities for creativity and fantasy

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Define leisure

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Time in which you have no other obligations to work or family and are free to engage in a chosen activity, done for relaxation or enjoyment

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Define recreation

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Engaged in activities to relax and refresh after the rigours of work or day-to-day life

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What are the characteristics of recreation?

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To refresh the mind and body
To recover from the stresses of work or obligations
Being creative

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Define Active leisure

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Being active in leisure time

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Define Outdoor recreation

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Recreation that takes place and uses the natural enviroment

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Define Adventurous activity

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A form of outdoor recreation that involves a degree of risk and challenge.

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10
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Define Adventure education

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An adventure activity that is undertaken as part of eduction or school programme with educational objectives.

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Define Outdoor eduction

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School work or lessons that takes place in the natural environment

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12
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Define Perceived risk

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The participant believes themselves to be at risk or in form in danger. Linked to the participants experience and skill

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Define Actual risk

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The situation carries a level of danger regardless of the participants skill or experience.

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14
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How do you make sports suitable for urban cities?

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Indoor skydiving
Indoor swimming pools
Climbing walls
Street football
Parkour
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What are the characteristics of sport?

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Competitive
Requires skill
Requires commitment
Teamwork
Clear outcomes
Regular training
Kits
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16
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What are the objectives of sport?

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Fulfilling potential
Challenges people to be as good as they can
Release of tension and stress
Develop health and fitness
Building self esteem
Develops leadership
Develops determination
Develops sense of fair play
17
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What are the benefits of sport to the society?

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Prevention of anti-social behaviour
Social interaction
Economic benefits
Reduce in crime
Increase in employment
International relationships
Improved national morale
18
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What are the characteristics active leisure?

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Voluntary/choice/no obligations
In leisure/free/own time
Informal/relaxed/casual
Individual/participants control activity/
self-regulated;
Limited/simple organisational structure;
19
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What are the characteristics of PE

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Compulsory /School time/lessons;
Formal teaching & learning/National
Curriculum/syllabus/key stages;
Teacher in Authority;
Foundation level;
Highly structured/pre-planned timessessions/activities/organised;