Lesson 1 Flashcards
What is one key reason for participating in sport ?
Health and fitness
What does SDC stand for ?
Sporting development continum
What is the SDC ?
Sporting development continum looks at the participation in various forms of physical activity at various stages of development.
E.g. grassroots in primary school PE
What is physical recreation ?
- ‘the aspect of leisure’
- Free time spent on a sporting activity
- Has to be voluntary
- Focus is on participation rather than winning
What are the key characteristics of physical recreation ?
- enjoyable
- physically energetic
- voluntary
- flexible
- regulated
What are the individual benefits of physical recreation ? (functions)
- improves health and fitness
- development of physical skills
- provides a challenge
- increases in self-confidence
- social benefits
What are the benefits for society when participating in physical recreation ?
- reduces the strain on the NHS
- increases social integration
- increases employment
- decrease in crime
Key characteristics and functions of sport:
- Highly structured
- sepcialist equipment
- trained officials
- strategies to outwit opponents
- rewards success
What is the acronym to remember the characteristics of competitive sport ?
S = serious
P = prowess
O = organised
R = rewards
T = time and space
What are the key characteristics and aims of PE ?
- Compulsory
- 4 key stages
- begins at primary
- pre-planned lessons
What are the different aims and functions of PE ?
- physical attitudes to exercise
- physical skill and competencies
- personal and social skills
- problem solving skills
- develops self-analysis
What are the objectives of the national curriculum ?
- health and fitness
- social skills
- physical skills
- mental skills
- self-esteem
- leadership
What is outdoor education ?
- Knowledge of respect for natural environment
- teamwork
- leadership skills
- awareness of safety - perceived risk only
What is perceived risk ?
A challenge that creates a sense of danger for beginner performers in a safe environment with danger minimised through safety measures
E.g. Wearing a safety helmet
What prevents schools offering outdoor learning ?
- a lack of time
- a lack of money
- a lack of qualified or motivated staff
