Concepts Of Physical Activity And Sport Flashcards
Different levels of physical activity
1)foundation
2)participation
3)performance
4)excellence
What is the foundation level
Intro to sport in PE, recreational plays with parents, play scheme
What is the participation level
Taking part recreationally with emphasis on enjoyment
What is the performance level
Commitment to improve, focus on winning
What is the excellence level
Elite level, National or international level, full time activity
What is physical recreational
The active aspect of leisure
Characteristics of physical recreational
-fun, enjoyable,non-serious,informal
-physically energetic
-participating is a matter of choice-voluntary
Benefits for an individual for physical recreation
-increases an individuals health+fitness
-provides India’s with a challenge
-relive stress
Benefits for society of physical recreation
-reduce strain on the NHS, lowers obesity rates
-increase social integration and community cohesion
What is sport
Viewed as a serious/competitive experience
Characteristics of sport
-highly structured and has set rules
-involves use of specialist equipment
-officials are present who are trained by ngb’s
Benefits for an individual for sport
-improve health and fitness and physical skill level
-self-confidence
-feel-good factors
Benefits for the society for sport
-decrease strain on the NHS and to reduce level of obesity
-increase social social ingegration
-economic benefits, pay to participate
