Concepts Of Sport And Physical Activity Flashcards
What are the characteristics of physical recreation
1) fun and enjoyable
2) physically energetic, doing something
3) voluntary choice
4) tends to involve adults
5) flexible in nature
6) self- officiated, self-regulated
Individual functions of physical recreation
S- self esteem/ confidence/ achievement
S- stress reduction
S- skill development
S- social skills improve
S- sense of fun and enjoyment
Social functions of physical recreation
- social integration
- community cohesion
- reduce strain on nhs, obesity
- economic benefits, jobs, use of facilities
-increase social control, reduction of crime
Concept of sport, the key characteristics
S- serious and competitive
P- prowess (high skill levels)
O- organised, rules and regulation
R- rewards (intrinsic and extrinsic)
T- time and space restrictions
Sport and society links to concept of sport
S- strain on NHS is reduced
S- social control increases
S- social integration, people come together
E- employment opportunities
E- economic benefits
E- equality in sport for all
Characteristics and aims of national curriculum
- compulsory
- 4 key stages (5-16)
- formally taught lessons
-primary level (foundation) - lessons are pre-planned and structured
- all lessons take place in school time
- teachers are in charge
IMPROVE AND INCREASE LIFE LONG PARTICIPATION
Objectives of national curriculum
- development (D) of physical skills
- D of mental skills
- sporting ethics
- decision making and creativity
- health and fitness
- self esteem
- D social skills
- leadership
What’s the sporting development continuum
Foundation (primary school, grass routs) —— participation ( teenagers, adults) —— professionalism, peformance
What is OAA
Outdoor adventure activity
What are some examples of OAA
Archery, abseiling, orienteering, rock climbing, water sports
What are some reasons for OAA
-leadership
-teamwork
- social skills
- improve health and fitness
- acknowledgement and awareness of environment
-to increase self esteem
What is perceived risk defined as
A challenge that stimulates a sense of danger and adventure, with danger minimised through safety measures eg a harness
What does outdoor education mean
Activities which take place in a natural environment that utilise natural recourses eg a lake
How to remember the functions of OAA
L- leadership
E- excitement and adrenaline
A- appreciated of natural environment
D- decision making
S- social skills and self esteem
What does the triangular model of Pe have on each point
Recreation, education, sport
