Sport and Society: From Mass Participation to Excellence

Question 1

Identify 4 benefits of sport and exercise from a government perspective

Answer 1

Social integration
Propaganda
Tourism
National pride
Health promotion
Economic regeneration
Military preparedness/defence.

Question 2

Identify 4 benefits of sport and exercise to the individual

Answer 2

Stress reduction
Improved health and fitness
Social skills developed
Challenge
Develop self confidence
Develop skills and techniques

Question 3

Identify 3 health diseases that regular exercise can help reduce

Answer 3

Obesity
Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes
Cancer
Osteoporosis

Question 4

Identify 3 social benefits of physical activity to society

Answer 4

Prevents Anti-Social behaviour
Healthier nation
Economic benefits
Brings the country together

Question 5

Identify 3 social benefits of physical activity to the government

Answer 5

Reducing crime
Improved qualifications
National Productivity - Less sick days
National Pride

Question 6

Identify 3 social benefits of physical activity to the individual

Answer 6

Positive role models
Improved self confidence and self esteem
Preventing boredom through engagement
Interact with different ages, cultures, races and genders

Question 7

Outline the 4 stages of the sports performance pyramid

Answer 7

Foundation
Participation
Performance
Elite

Question 8

Describe the Foundation stage of the sports performance pyramid

Answer 8

• Grass roots
• Contains younger children developing basic FMS
• First contact with sport and physical activity

Question 9

Describe the Performance stage of the sports performance pyramid

Answer 9

• Anyone aiming to improve their skills
• Demonstrate skills seen at the elite stage
• Become more autonomous

Question 10

Describe the Performance stage of the sports performance pyramid

Answer 10

• Anyone aiming to improve their skills
• Demonstrate skills seen at the elite stage
• Become more autonomous

Question 11

Describe the Elite stage of the sports performance pyramid

Answer 11

• Highly skilled performers
• Aim to achieve set standard through competition
• Professional athletes and high level amateurs

Question 12

Identify 4 factors that affect participation

Answer 12

• Individual Difference
• Family
• Friends
• Education
• Tradition
• Age
• Provision
• Media

Question 13

Identify 4 organisations that organise and structure sport in the UK

Answer 13

UK Sport
Sport England
Department of Culture and Media
National Governing Bodies

Question 14

Identify 3 leisure / sporting facilities and services that local councils provide

Answer 14

Indoor and Outdoor leisure facilities
* Sports pitches / Playing fields / Playgrounds
* Public Parks
* Sport development schemes

Question 15

Outline 4 roles of UK Sport

Answer 15

Develop Ethics
Major Events
Work with host countries
Elite sport development
Supports world class athletes / coaches

Question 16

Outline 3 roles of Sport England

Answer 16

Invest and promote community sport
Focus on minority groups and school sport
Work with governing bodies

Question 17

Outline 2 roles of the Department of Culture and Media

Answer 17

Responsible for sport
Distribute lottery funding
Attract major sporting events

Question 18

Outline 3 roles of National Governing Bodies

Answer 18

Govern their sports
Enforce rules, laws and regulations
Develop policies
Develop elite athletes

Question 19

Outline the 3 stages of UK Sport’s World Class Programme

Answer 19

World Class Talent
World Class Development
World Class Podium