Individual Differences In Sport Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 sports where being younger could be an advantage?
A
- Gymnastics
* Sprints
2
Q
Name 2 sports where being older could be an advantage?
A
- Golf
- Darts
- Horse riding
3
Q
What are some ways that older people are encourage to exercise?
A
- Off peak prices to make exercise more affordable
- Over 50/60s classes
- Modified sport e.g. Walking football
4
Q
What are the four categories used to classify disability?
A
- Physical - cerebral palsy
- Mental - autism
- Permanent - missing limb
- Temporary - injury
5
Q
What is meant by inclusion?
A
A policy that no one should experience barriers to learning as a result of their disability, heritage, gender, special education need, ethnicity, race or culture
6
Q
Adapted sports?
A
- Wheel chair rugby
- Blindfolded football
- Sit down volleyball
- Wheelchair tennis
7
Q
What do sports facilities do to make them accessible to disabled?
A
- Access - doors and doorways must be wide to allow a wheelchair through. Must also have ramps.
- Parking - disabled bats made available.
- Provision - lifts must allow access to upper floors, disables toilets and specific activities suited for the disabled.
8
Q
Culture and sport?
A
- Muslims - sport would not typically be what a women should do in society.
- British/New Zealand/USA/China/Australia - all encourage an active lifestyle.
- Boys in Asia - cricket
- Females in Muslim cultures don’t swim
9
Q
What determines your physique?
A
- Height
- Weight
- Body fat
- Muscle
- Build
10
Q
What are the 3 somatotypes?
A
- Ectomorph
- Endomorph
- Mesomorph
11
Q
What is an ectomorph?
A
- Low body fat
- Low muscle mass
- Tall
- Narrow hips and shoulders
12
Q
What is an endomorph?
A
- High % body fat
- Short
- Wide hips, narrow shoulders
13
Q
What is a mesomorph?
A
- More muscle mass than body fat
- Broad shoulders, narrow hips
- Strong forearms and thighs
14
Q
Example of an ectomorph?
A
High jumper, long distance runner
15
Q
Example of a mesomorph?
A
Swimmer
