School Sport Flashcards
Define school sport
Organised physical activities games and sports competitions that take place within or are facilitated by schools, typically outside of the PE curriculum
What does school sport often include
Extracurricular sports clubs
Inter school competitions
School sports teams
What are the purposes and importance of school sport?
Skill development
Health and fitness
Social benefit
Character building
Pathways to higher levels
How is school sport important for skill development
It provides opportunity for students to develop specific sports skills beyond those taught in regular PE classes
How is school sport important for health and fitness
It promotes physical activity in a positive way
How is school sport important for social benefits
Participation in school sports helps foster teamwork cooperation and communication skills. It can help to build friendships and a sense of community
How is school sport important for character building
Encourages traits like discipline, resilience and leadership
How is school sport important for giving pathways to higher levels
For talented athletes school sport can act as a pathway to more elite levels of sport such as county or national teams
