Concepts Of Physical Activity: Sport Flashcards
Structure:
Competitive
Serious
Highly structured
Intrinsic but mostly extrinsic
Get into sport voluntarily, can become domineering (extrinsic) (becomes work)
Rules
Officials
International sport federation
Commitment
Have to master specific skills
Motivation:
Extrinsic rewards
To better themselves as a player
Compete with the best
Enjoy the sport
Benefits to individual:
Health and fitness
Socialising and making friends
Acquiring new skills
Enjoyment
Reduces boredom
Sense of achievement
Pride in self and community
Benefits to society:
Healthy society
Integration of society
Skills useful in life
More relaxed society
Social control
Sport a boom industry - economic
Participation pyramid:
Foundation - basic skills introduced
Participation - extra-curricular activities, join sports clubs in community - begun to train to develop skills, compete under official rules
Performance: regional standard
Excellence: most advanced performers - elite
Sport is a…
Competitive and institutionalised physical activity
