Concepts Of Sport Keywords

Question 1

Characteristics

Answer 1

Key features used to identify a particular concept (e.g enjoyment in physical recreation or serious about sport)

Question 2

Continuum

Answer 2

A scale representing gradual change

Question 3

Sporting development continuum

Answer 3

Participation in various forms of physical activity at various stages of development. E.g grass roots ‘foundation stage’ in primary school PE or ‘participation stage’ involvement as an adult in physical recreation

Question 4

Leisure

Answer 4

Free time during which individuals can choose what to do

Question 5

Participation level

Answer 5

An emphasis on taking part recreationally with enjoyment as a key motivator to participate

Question 6

Outdoor education

Answer 6

Activities which take place in the natural environment and utilise nature/geographical resources such as mountains, rivers, lakes etc

Question 7

Perceived risk

Answer 7

A challenge that stimulates a sense of danger and adventure for beginners or inexperienced performers in a safe environment, with danger minimised via stringent safety measures (e.g wearing a safety harness when climbing)

Question 8

School sport partnerships

Answer 8

The creation of increased opportunities for school sport via junior/primary schools working together with secondary schools and further education providers

Question 9

School games

Answer 9

Initiative to increase participation in school sport from intra/inter-school level through to county and national levels