Individual Differences Flashcards
What decreases with age?
Components of fitness and recovery time
What increases with age?
Skill levels
Four classes of disability?
Physical
Mental
Temporary
Permanent
What is a national governing body?
The organisation responsible for a particular sport in a country (RFU)
An example of a sport adapted for the elderly?
Walking football
An example of a sport adapted for the disabled?
Wheelchair Rugby
A round ball is used
4 a side
What do all sport centres need to do for the disabled by law?
Make it accessible: Parking Ramps Disabled toilets Lifts
How can sports be adapted for the disabled
Rules
Equipment
Classifications
How are men different to women physically?
Taller, smaller pelvis, muscular physique, better stamina (bigger lungs), stronger, higher metabolic rate, faster
How are woman different to men physically?
More flexible (less muscle restriction in joints), menstruate monthly
Example of how religion can restrict participants
Islamic woman should not play mixed gender sports
How can culture dictate sport participation?
Influenced by family and area of living
Three types of somatotype
Endomorph (wide hips, narrow shoulders) -sumo wrestler
Ectomorph (narrow hips and shoulders) -marathon runner
Mesomorph (wide shoulders, narrow hips) -100m sprinter
What happens when you train at high altitude?
Your body adapts to producing more red blood cells (beneficial for endurance)
How may terrain limit access to certain activities?
It may not be playable in the terrain of your area
