Concepts of physical activity and sport Flashcards
What is physical recreation?
Physical recreation is leisure time that is spent actively
What is leisure time?
Free time during which individuals can choose what to do.
What are the key characteristics of physical recreation?
. Taking part is the main motive . Physically energetic . It is voluntary . Typically involves people at the participation level of the sporting development continuum . flexible in nature . self officiated/regulated
What are the benefits of physical recreation on the individual? ( the s factors)
.Develop self confidence . Stress reduction . Skills and fitness develops . Social skills improve . Sense of enjoyment
What are the positive benefits of physical recreation on society?
. Reduced strain on the NHS
. Increase social integration and community cohesion
. Increase in employment and use of sports facilities
. increase social control and reduce crime statistics
. More people at participation stage may lead to more progressing to elite levels
What is sport?
Serious and /or competitive physical activity
What are the key characteristics of sport (SPORT)?
.Serious/competitive
.Prowess- high levels of skill
. Organised- sport is regulated
. Rewards- extrinsic awards (medals)/ intrinsic personal satisfaction of performance
. Tactics and strategies deployed to outwit opponent
What are the benefit of sport participation for society?
. Strain on NHS reduced . Social control increased . Social integration increased . Employment increases . Economic benfits
What are the key characteristics of physical education?
. Compulsory
.Formally taught lessons
. Four Key Stages of National Curriculum from ages 5-16
. Begins at the foundation level of primary school
. Teachers in charge
. Highly structured and planned lessons
. In school time
What are the objectives of national curriculum PE?
. Self esteem . Mental health . Physical skills . Social skills . Active leisure . Leadership . Health and fitness
What is outdoor education?
Activities that take place in the natural environment and use geographical resources.
What are the functions/benefits of outdoor education? (LEADS)
.Leadership skills . Excitement . Appreciation of the natural environment . Decision making . Social skills
What factors limit the amount of outdoor education that takes place in schools?
. lack of time in the curriculum
. lack of money
. lack of qualified staff
. Location
what is the triangular model of PE?
.Education
. School sport
. Recreation
What are the key characteristics and aims of school sport?
. occurs in extra-curriculum time . competitive . increased health and fitness . increased social skills . increased self esteem . increased motivation to work hard in school
