Paper 2: Concepts of Physical Activity and Sport

Question 1

What is physical recreation?

Answer 1

Physical activities which are played in one’s free time

• voluntary
• non-competitive
• way to socialise
• provides health benefits
• focus on participation
• fitness and skill not very important
• rules can be modified, no officials
• specialised equipment not essential

e.g. kickabout at the park, 9 vs 10, jumpers for goalposts

Question 2

What is physical education?

Answer 2

A compulsory subject taught in schools, in the National Curriculum.

• specialised PE teachers
• develop motor skills
• offers a way for children to be physically active

Question 3

What is sport?

Answer 3

Organised and competitive, it is compulsory and a commitment.

• physical, social, and mental health benefits
• skills refined to achieve a high level of performance in sport
• regular practice often required
• amateur, semi-pro, professional
• spectators
• focus on winning
• set rules with officials
• specialised equipment required

e.g.

11 vs 11 for a club

Question 4

What is school sport?

Answer 4

Sport which is only played at school

• extracurricular sports teams
• fixtures against other schools or intra-school
• coached by a school teacher
• non-compulsory