Module 8 (post Midterm 2) Flashcards
What are social institutions
Formal and informal essential social structures in society where people come together for a common purpose
Social institutions provide what
A structure and teaches people a set of norms that influence how we should think, feel, behave
-learn what is “right and wrong”
-to follow norms
Formal Institutions
Aim to regulate/ govern human behaviour
-govt, military, justice system/ law, school
Informal Institutions
Not formally designed to regulate/ govern human behaviour but often do through norms
-people want to conform to norms, if not -social exclusion results
-all institutions guide what we do
Individuals are reliant on institutions to guide us, but
Institutions are not reliant on any ONE individuals
-need many people to function
School as an Influential Social Institutions
-reach large numbers of people when attitudes and behaviour as easily changeable
-best environment to consistently engage
-norms can be developed
-need more PA in schools
Children and Youth PA/ Sport Grade:
D
-39% of children and youth 5-17 years met recommendations of 6o MVPA/ day
-31% girls, 57% boys met
Children MVPA Guidelines Knowledge
Some parents don’t know their kids should get the 60 MVPA/ week
-low awareness by adults cause kids to be uninformed
Organized Sport PA Grade
B
-68% children and youth participated
-64% girls, 86% boys
-nearly all parents from high income households and half from low income reported their children participating in organized sport
Participation in organized PA and sport in children and youth: Decreases in
Participation rates as we age
Participation in organized PA and sport in children and youth: Parent activity
Really does matter
Participation in organized PA and sport in children and youth: Income level
Causes differences in participation rates
High income= more participation
Low income= less participation
QDPE
Quality Dailt Physical Education
-k-12 -30+ mins/ day throughout whole school year
-purposeful, well planned lessons
-wide range of activities
-emphasis on fun, success, fair play
-taught by qualified and enthusiastic individuals
QDPE (quality daily physical education) are activities that enhance what
CV systems, muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility
-activities that are appropriate for age and stage of each student
Why use QDPE
-ensures all children have opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, habits to lead physically active lives
-to create a norm to be active
-critical for development of physically illiterate students
Physically Literate
Motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life
-understanding of why PA is important and its benefits
Physically Literate Individuals usually
-develop motivation and ability to understand, apply, and analyze movement
-demonstrate movements confidently across many activities
-make healthy, active choices throughout lifespan
Other outcomes of QDPE (quality daily physical activity)
-enhances skill development
-better academic performance
-enhanced liesure time activity
-etc
An increase in the minutes of physical activity during PE class
Control: 18 mins/ week
Trained teachers: 33 mins/ week
PE specialists: 40 mins/ week
PE specialists provide
The best PE classes
-but training classroom teachers and providing support improved quantity and quality of PE class
When schools choose SPARK, what kind of intervention is it?
Midstream
-if it was policy for everyone it would be upstream
What is a generalist
Limited in abilities to provide developmental appropriate lessons, like activities geared towards fun vs competition
-caused some students to be discouraged and drop out of the PE class
Those who already participate on active competitive school rosters,
Fill spots on multiple teams
-reducing opportunities for those with less developed skills
When programs emphasize power and performance (winning),
-participation by some is discouraged
Preffered types of PA change with what
With age
-becomes on own, non-competitive
GOLF!
3 Barriers to offering school interscholastic sports:
1- lack of teacher volunteers
2- “Winning First” mentalities
3- Club sports over school Sports
Participation in school sports
Need more teacher- coaches to provide opportunities for more students to participate
Development with school sports
Emphasize personal growth, skill development, fun, and peer support
Inclusion in school sports
Students with less developed skills (don’t want to leave people behind)
-create a unique and sustainable place for students to grow and develop
Sport for ALL
Schools should be where any a student who wants to play, has an opportunity
Tiered Sport Model
Multiple teams, organized by skill level
-provide opportunities to move tiers
School Sports Camos
Students participate and develop their skills
-provide practice times
Quality Intramurals
Provide opportunities to engage in physical activity and sport while at school
How to get more kids into sports when they have a part time job?
Create opportunities in the morning or at lunch to participate in PA
-keep costs low
Cautionary Tips
1) offer multiple teams each with their own coach
2) Don’t forget about the “elite” student athletes
