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social and cultural influences Flashcards

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define leisure

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  • time spent away from work and free from obligations
  • free time, which many allocate to recreational activities
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define physical recreation

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  • physical activity or pastime that promotes
  • health, relaxation, enjoyment
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define sport

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  • activity that involves physical exertion and skill
  • either as an individual or part of a team
  • competing against another person or team
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define play

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  • taking part in a sport or activity for enjoyment
  • winning is not important, rules often made up/adapted
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factors that influence what recreational activities people do during leisure time

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  • age
  • interests
  • social circumstances
  • family influences
  • peer influences
  • facilities available
  • area where u live
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how does age influence what recreational activities people do in leisure time

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  • old people likely to choose low intensity activities
  • over more physically demanding ones
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how does family influences influence what recreational activities people do in leisure time

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  • family members may show interest in/encourage you
  • to pursue certain activities
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how does where u live influence what recreational activities people do in leisure time

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  • affect activities available to u
  • national culture may influence
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how does social circumstances influence what recreational activities people do in leisure time

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  • many unable to afford expensive activities
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how do peer influences influence what recreational activities people do in leisure time

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  • if peer grp approve/encourage
  • more likely
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how do facilities influence what recreational activities people do in leisure time

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  • availability/standard
  • influence activities able to take part in
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how do interests influence what recreational activities people do in leisure time

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  • more likely to take part in activities
  • that spark interest
  • vs those we care less abt
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factors that influence growth in leisure activities

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  • inc leisure time
  • adv in tech
  • impr healthcare
  • better health awareness
  • more leisure facilities
  • red. cost of equipment
  • impr. travel methods
  • wider media coverage
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how does more leisure time influence growth of leisure activities

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  • more free time for rec. activities
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how does technological advancement influence growth of leisure activities

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  • hh tech
  • free up time for leisure activities
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how does health awareness influence growth of leisure activities

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  • health benefits of exercise
  • motivating to participate
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levels of sports development pyramid

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  • elite
  • performance
  • participation
  • foundation
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characteristics of elite level

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characteristics of performance level

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characteristics of participation level

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characteristics of foundation level

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types of sponsorship

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  • financial support
  • clothing/footwear/equipment
  • provision of specialist facilities
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advantages of sponsorship to performer/team

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disadvantages of sponsorship to performer/team

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advantages of sponsorship to sponsor

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disadvantages of sponsorship to sponsor

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advantages of sponsorship to sport/event

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disadvantages of sponsorship to sport/event

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advantages of sponsorship to audience/spectators

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disadvantages of sponsorship to audience/spectators

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types of media coverage

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  • television
  • internet/social media
  • print
  • radio
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advantages of media coverage to performer

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disadvantages of media coverage to performer

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advantages of media coverage to sport/event

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disadvantages of media coverage to sport/event

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advantages of media coverage to audience/spaectators

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disadvantages of media coverage to audience/spectators

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advantages of being a host nation

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  • stadia/training facilities
  • home adv
  • inc national pride
  • imp tourism
  • inc employment
  • legacy implications
  • infrastructure
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difference between professional and amateur

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use of tech in sport

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  • decision-making by officials
  • recording time/distance
  • enhancing performance
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positive impact of technology on officials

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positive impact of technology on performers

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positive impact of technology on audience/spectators

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positive impact of technology on sport/event

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negative impact of technology on officials

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negative impact of technology on performers

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negative impact of technology on audience/spectators

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negative impact of technology on sport/event

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factors affecting access to physical activity

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  • age
  • gender
  • disability
  • social/cultural influences
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factors affecting participation

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  • access
  • discrimination
  • education
  • environment/climate
  • family
  • financial considerations
  • media coverage
  • role models
  • time/work commitments
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strategies to increase participation

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  • promotion
  • provision
  • access

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