Concepts Of Physical Activity: Play

Question 1

Structure of play is:

Answer 1

Few rules

Limited boundaries

No leagues/competitions

Free time - spontaneous

Voluntary

Question 2

Motivation of play:

Answer 2

Relieve boredom

Fun/enjoyment

Intrinsic rewards

Relieves energy

Escape from real life - role play

Independence

Freedom

Question 3

Benefits to individual are:

Answer 3

Maintains health

Socially - meet new friends

Cultural diversity -offers opportunities for children of all abilities and backgrounds to play together

Motor skills - balance & coordination

Sharing, caring and negotiating

Self-esteem/confidence - through development of new skills

Enhances imagination

Role play

Intrinsic

Independence

Question 4

Benefits to society are:

Answer 4

Reduces childhood obesity - less strain on NHS

Social mixing - reduces racism/discrimination

Question 5

Play is…

Answer 5

Is a voluntary activity, never a physical necessity or moral obligation, of which immediate please is provided without ulterior motive

Question 6

Article 31 of the UN convention in the Rights of the Child ratified by the government in 1991, states for all children up to 18 have the right to…

Answer 6

Play and informal recreation

The government has a duty under this convention to protect and promote play opportunities for all children and young people

Question 7

The Children’s plan includes funding for…

Answer 7

30 new, supervised adventure playgrounds

£225 million to create and improve play spaces to allow all children more opportunities to play outdoors