Concepts Of Physical Activity Flashcards
What do they do?
Water fights, hop scotch and playing at the park etc
Who is play for?
Children
Why do they play?
Social, liberating, healthy, creative and expressive
What is a definition of play?
An activity that is fun and for enjoyment, participation mostly for the intrinsic value (no external reward) .
What are the 4 different types of physical activity?
Play
Physical/outdoor recreation
Sport
Physical/outdoor education
What are the characteristics of active leisure?
Self development Friendship Be creative Stress relief Free time Health and fitness
What are the similarities of play and recreation?
Both voluntary Both informal learning Both developing skill Both developing health & fitness Both can be creative Both social
What are the differences between play and recreation?
Adult-recreation Children-play
Recreation free time from work, children don’t work
Adults escape reality
What are the similarities of sport and active leisure ?
Both energetic
Both in free time
What are the differences between sport and active leisure ?
Sport-competitive
Active leisure-less so
Sport-serious
Active leisure-less so
Sport-organised
Active leisure- less so
Sport-officials
Active leisure- self regulated
What is physical education ?
Is the learning of physical, personal and preparatory and quality values through formal physical activity in school.
What takes place in physical education ?
Variety of practical activities and theoretical element.
How and why does physical education take place ?
Specialist staff
National curriculum
What are the benefits of physical education?
Competence-body and mind skilfulness
Performance-applying competence
Creativity-problem solving, techniques & tactics
Healthy active lifestyle-Pe for health
Enjoyment, confidence building
Skill development, lifelong participation
Preparatory-prep for leisure
What is physical recreation ?
Are physical activities pursed for a number of reasons and benefits are a relatively sophisticated level.
Helps people relax, refresh their mind and body, recoperate and recover from stressful life.