Concepts of physical activity and sport Flashcards
physical recreation
the active aspect of leisure (free time)
characteristics of physical recreation
fun and enjoyable
winning not important
choice of participation
participation level
flexible nature
self regulated
functions of physical recreation for individuals
self confidence and self esteem increase
stress reduces
skills develop
fitness increases
social skills improve
sense pf fun and enjoyment gained
functions of physical recreation for society
increased health reduces strain on NHS
social integration and cohesion increases from clubs
economic benefits when people buy equipment
positive use of free time so decrease in crime
emergence of more elite athletes as more people participating
characteristics and functions of sport
highly structured, set rules
specialist equipment
officials to enforce rules
strategies and tactics to try win
rewards received for success
high skill level
levels of commitment
serious and competitive
benefits of sport on individuals
improve health and fitness
self confidence increases due to skill improvement
provides social opportunities
develops positive sporting attitudes
benefits of sport on society
decrease strain on NHS
crime reduces
more social control in society
increased social integration
economic benefits
employment opportunities
characteristics of physical education
compulsory
formally taught lessons
teachers deliver lessons
pre-planned lessons, highly structured
in school time
4 key stages
objectives of physical education
mental skills
physical skills
social skills
active leisure
leadership
health and fitness
self esteem
outdoor education (OAA)
awareness of safety
teamwork
social/communication skills
leadership skills
self esteem
respect for natural environment
problems faced by PE departments offering outdoor education
lack of:
time
money
qualified staff
health and safety concerns
location of school- travel to facilities
characteristics and aims of school sport
extra-curricular, choice
competitive
develop students talents
health and fitness increases
skill develops
social opportunities
improved cognitive skills, decision making
increased motivation
similarities of physical recreation and sport
increase health and fitness
performed in free time
intrinsic benefits
differences between physical recreation and sport
physical recreation is:
available to all,
emphasis on taking part
limited commitment
rules can be modified
self officiated
varied skill levels
basic equipment and clothing
sport is:
more selective
emphasis on winning
high commitment
set rules
officials
extrinsic rewards
high skill
high tech equipment and clothing
similarities of physical recreation and physical education
develop physical skills
health and fitness benefits
enjoyable to participate
intrinsic benefits
differences of physical recreation and physical education
physical recreation is:
voluntary
free time
informal
self regulated
participation level
simple
physical education is:
compulsory
in school time
formal teaching
teacher in charge
foundation level
highly structured
differences between national curriculum Pe and school sport
Pe is:
in lesson time
compulsory
for all
emphasis on taking part
teacher led
wide variety of activity
school sport is:
in free time
element of choice
for the chosen few
competitive
coaches involved
specialisms develop
