key characteristics of sport Flashcards
define sport:
serious/competitive experiences
how is sport highly structured?
has set rules
e.g. set time limits/set boundaries
what does sport invest in?
specialist equipment/set kits
who officials sport?
officials who are trained or appointed by NGBs to enforce rules
what is used to enforce winning?
strategies and tactics to try and outwit opponents and win
what is received as a result of success?
rewards
-intrinsic: personal satisfaction from performance
-extrinsic: medals/trophies
what type of skill level is required?
high
what is needed to maintain fitness and skill levels?
high levels of commitment
strict training
what differs from physical recreation and sport?
sport is serious and competitive
physical recreation is not
how can sport help an individual?
1) improve fitness and overall health
2) increases self confidence due to skill improvement and success
3) increased social opportunities
4) positive sporting morals can be developed
how can sport help a society?
1) decreases strain on NHS & reduces obesity levels
2) levels of crime decrease
3) increase of social control within society
4) increased social integration & equality of opportunity
5) economic benefits
6) creation of employment opportunities
how does sport decrease strain on NHS?
fitness and health levels are lower
how does sport reduce crime?
people find more positive ways to spend their free time
how is social integration achieved through sport?
participating in sports with people from different socio-economic and ethnic groups
how does sport have economic benefits?
people pay to participate and buy new equipment and latest fashion
