concepts of physical activity and sport

Question 1

physical recreation

Answer 1

active aspect of leisure
leisure time is free time which can be spent actively or passively
voluntary in a persons free time

Question 2

key characteristics of physical recreation

Answer 2

• fun, enjoyable, non serious , winning not important
• physically energetic
• participating is a matter of choice
• flexible in nature
• self regulated

Question 3

functions of physical recreation for an individual

Answer 3

• regular participation in physical recreation increases individuals health and fitness
• helps development of physical skills
• can lead to increased levels of self esteem and self confidence
• can refresh oneself, he,os individual to relax
• helps people to socialise
• ## provides people with a sense of fun and enjoyment

Question 4

functions of physical recreation for a society

Answer 4

• increased health and fitness reduces strain on NHS and lowers obesity rates
• can help increase social integration and improve community cohesion

Question 5

key characteristics of SPORT

Answer 5

S- serious
P- prowes- high skill levels
O- organised
R- rewards- available for winning
T- time and space

Question 6

functions of sport for individuals

Answer 6

• improve health and fitness
• self confidence increases
• increased social opportunities

Question 7

functions of sport on society

Answer 7

• decrease strain on Nhs and reduce obesity
• levels of crime reduced too

Question 8

key characteristics of PE

Answer 8

• compulsory
• involves formally taught lessons
• begins at primary
• lessons pre planned
• highly structured
• in school time

Question 9

aims and functions of PE

Answer 9

• development of health and fitness
• positive attitudes
• developing a range of physical skills
• development of personal and social skills = teamwork
• mental skills
• leadership

Question 10

outdoor education as part of national curriculum PE

Answer 10

• awareness of safety- perceived risk only
• teamwork
• social/ communication skills
• leadership skills
• self discovery/ self esteem
• knowledge of/ respect for natural environment

Question 11

functions/ benefits of outdoor education

Answer 11

LEADS
Leadership skills
Excitement/ adrenaline rush
Appreciation of natural environment
Decision making
Social skills/self esteem

Question 12

problems faced with offering outdoor education

Answer 12

• lack of time
• lack of money
• lack of qualified or motivated staff
• location of school
• facilities
• health and safety concerns

Question 13

similarities and differences between physical recreation and sport

Answer 13

• both involve physical activity, helps in crease health and fitness
• can be performed in a persons free time as voluntary activities, individuals gaining intrinsic benefits as a result of participating
  differences:
• physical recreation available to all sport is more selective
• physical recreation rules can be modified, sport set rules apply

Question 14

similarities and differences between physical recreation and physical education

Answer 14

• both develop physical skills and r energetic= health and fitness benefits
• enjoyable and fun
  differences:
  PE is compulsory in school time whereas physical recreation is by choice in a persons free time
  physical recreation is informal and relaxed, pe is formal teaching and learning with teacher in charge

Question 15

comparison between pe and school sport

Answer 15

• pe in lesson time, school sport in free time, extra curricular
• pe is compulsory, school sport is element of choice