pe Flashcards
factors that affect participation
- age
- gender
- ethnicity
- cost
- religion
what are 3 strategies to improve participation in sport
- promotion
- provision
- access
what is an example of promotion in sport
Increasing awareness of sporting activities by advertising on tv and billboards
what is an example of provision in sport
having appropriate facilities, equipment and coaching available
what is an example of access in sport
ensuring people can actively engage with physical activity in sport. For example by having ramps to get into a particular sports building for disabled people
what are the national governing bodies
A national organisation responsible for the organisation and administration of each sport. For example FA or england boxing
what is sport england
it is a national organisation working to increase participation and sporting habits for life. It distributes lottery money to the sports
what are some mental preparation techniques
- imagery
- mental rehersal
- selective attention
- positive thinking
what is the department for culture, media and sport
the government department responsible for the policy related to sports
what is the most popular sport
walking
what is the functions of the skeletal system
- shape and support
- to allow movement of the body
- to give protection to the major organs (heart, lungs, spinal cord and brain)
- to produce red and white blood cells
- to store minerals (calcium)
describe ligaments
the function is to stabalize the joint or hold the ends of two bones together
describe tendons
the function is to transfer the muscle generated force to the body skeleton, facilitating movement around a joint
describe cartilage
the function is to resist compressive forces, enhance bone resiliance and provide support for bony areas where there is a need for flexability
what is a synovial joint
it is a freely movable joint
