Concepts Of Physical Activity And Sport

Question 1

Physical recreation

Answer 1

Defined as ‘the active aspect of leisure’

Question 2

Key characteristics of physical recreation

Answer 2

• fun, enjoyable, non-serious
• physically energetic
• voluntary
• involves adults at the ‘participation level’ on sporting development continuum

Question 3

Functions of physical recreation on an individual

Answer 3

• regular participation in physical recreation increases an individual’s health and fitness and development of physical skills
• provides individuals with challenge = sense of achievement if overcome
• relaxation
• encourage to go at own pace rather than competitively

Question 4

Functions of physical recreation for a society (3)

Answer 4

• increased health and fitness helps reduce the strain on the NHS and lowers obesity levels
• can increase employment and economic benefits when more people use facilities and buy equipment
• decrease crime statistics as more positive use of free time

Question 5

Key characteristics and sport
(SPORT)

Answer 5

Serious
Prowess (high skill levels by professionals)
Organised
Rewards
Time and space

Question 6

Functions of sport on an individual

Answer 6

Self confidence increase
Provides social opportunities
Make friends at clubs
Develop positive sporting morales through fair play

Question 7

Functions of sport on society

Answer 7

Decrease strain on NHS and reduce obesity rates
Levels of crime reduced
Increased social integration
Increased economic benefits/employment (fitness coaches)

Question 8

Key characteristics of PE

Answer 8

• compulsory
• formal
• begins at primary (‘foundation level’)
• teachers in charge

Question 9

Objectives of national curriculum PE

Answer 9

Mental, physical, social skills
Active leisure
Leadership
Self-esteem
Health and fitness

Question 10

Outdoor education as part of national curriculum PE

Answer 10

• knowledge of/respect for natural environment
• awareness of safety - perceived risk only
• team work
• leadership skills

Question 11

Problems of offering outdoor education as entitlement to pupils (3)

Answer 11

Lack of time
Lack of money
Lack of qualified or motivated staff

Potentially location too

Question 12

Triangular model of pe

(Pupil experience of pe should involve different elements)

Answer 12

• education
• school sport
• recreation

Question 13

How is school sport different to physical recreation

Answer 13

School sport is different to pe as mostly occurs in extra curricular time as a choice for young children attending school

Question 14

Key characteristics and aims of school sports

Answer 14

• competitive
• physical increased activity levels
• increased health and fitness levels
• increased self-esteem

Question 15

Differences between physical recreation and sport

Answer 15

• physical recreation is available to all, intrinsic rewards, varied skill/fitness levels, emphasis on taking part
• sport is more selective, extrinsic rewards, Higher skill/fitness levels, emphasis on winning

Question 16

Similarities between physical recreation and PE

Answer 16

Both develops physical skills and are energetic
Both have health and fitness benefits
Both are enjoyable and fun to participate in so hold intrinsic benefits

Question 17

Differences between physical recreation and PE

Answer 17

Physical recreation is voluntary, in persons own time, relaxed, simple structure

Physical education is compulsory, in school time, formal teaching/learning, highly structured

Question 18

Differences between PE and school sport

Answer 18

National curriculum PE is in lesson time, compulsory, for all, teacher led

School sport is in free time, voluntary, for chosen few, coaches involved