Concepts of Physical Activity and Sport Flashcards
What are the 4 concepts of physical activity
Physical recreation
Physical education
Sport
School Sport
Characteristics of physical recreation
Fun, non-serious
Physically energetic
Participation by choice
Participation level
Flexible and self officiated
Characteristics of Physical education
Compulsory
Formally taught lessons
From 5-16 years old
Begins at primary school (foundation level)
teachers do lessons
Highly structured and pre planned
In school time
Characteristics of Sport
Use acronym SPORT + extra
Serious / competitive
Prowess - high skill
Organised
Rewards
Time and space restrictions
Strategies and tactics
Specialist equipment
Characteristics of school sport
Extra curricular
Choice
Competitive
Coaches can be used instead of teachers
Why is physical recreation good for society? Use acronym SSSEEE
Strain on NHS reduced
Social control increased
Social intervention increased + morale
Employment opportunity increase
Economic benefits result
Equality of opportunity
What are the objectives of the national PE curriculum
to improve :
Self esteem
mental skills
Health and fitness
Leadership
Social skills
Physical skills
What does OAA stand for?
Outdoors and adventurous activity
Aims of OAA
Use acronym LEADS
Leadership skills
Excitement
Appreciation of nature
Decision making
Social skills/ self esteem
What is involved in the triangular model of PE?
Education
School sport (competitive)
Recreation (non competitive)
