Sport and Society (Paper 2) Flashcards
what are the key charactertiscs of physical recreation
- fun (taking part is the main motive)
- physically energetic
- matter of ‘choice’
- flexible (you decide how long, the rules etc.)
- self regulated (decisions are made by the participants)
what are the functions of physical recreation on individuals
- develop self esteem
- stress reduction
- skills develop
- social skills improve
- sense of fun
what are the functions of physical recreation on society
- reduces strain on NHS
- people from different social communities interact increases social integration
- can lead to employment and economic benefits
- positive use of free time, reduces crime
what are the key characteristics of sport
- highly structured (rules, time limits etc.)
- specialist equipment
- officials trained by NGBs to enforce rules
- strategies and tactics
- rewards (extrinsic, intrinsic)
- high skill levels
- serious/competitive
what are the functions of sport on the individual
- improved health and fitness
- self confidence increases
- leads to increased social communities
- develop positive morals (sportsmanship)
what are the functions of sport in society
- less strain on nhs
- more employment opportunities
- economic benefits
- equality of opportunity
what are the characteristics of PE
- compulsory
- formally taught by teachers in pre planned lessons during school time
- four key stages as part of the national curriculum (5-16)
what are the functions of PE on the individuals
- provides opportunities for participation
- development of personal and social skills
- aims to develop positive morals
- can improve problem solving
- opportunity for self analysis
what are the functions of PE in society
- improves social skills
- education of different sports
- provides recreation and hobbies
- can keep people of out trouble
what are the functions of outdoor education
- awareness of safety, perceived risk only
- teamwork
- leadership skills
- knowledge of respect for natural environment
- improved self esteem
why might PE departments in school not offer outdoor education
- lack of money
- time
- lack of qualified/motivated staff
- location of the school
- health and safety concerns
what are the personal factors and qualities necessary for an athlete to develop into an elite performer
- commitment and self discipline
- determination to succeed
- highly motivated
- willing to self sacrifice
- high pain tolerance
- high self confidence
- highly skilled physically
- high levels of physical fitness
what is talent ID
the multi-disciplinary screening of athletes in order to identify those with the potential for world class success
what are the social and cultural factors that are necessary for an athlete to develop into an elite performer
- high socio-economic status
- evidence of equal opportunities
- high quality, supportive educational provision
- structured levels of competition to progress through
- high levels of media coverage and role models to aspire to
what is socio economic status
An individuals position in the social structure which depends on their job, level of income and the area they live in
what three organisations are important when considering talent id
UK sport
EIS, English Institute of Sport
NGBs of the sport
how do UK sport help NGBs to increase sporting excellence through developing elite athletes
they invest and distribute national lottery funding for elite performer development via two main channels
what are the two main channels in which UK Sport distribute funds for the development of elite performers
- giving money to NGBs to enable them to operate a world class programme covering all funded sumner and winter Olympic and Paralympic sports
- providing funding directly to athletes via an athlete performance award contributing to their living and sporting costs once they have reach elite performance level.
What are are purposes of the national institutes of sport
- sport science and sport medicine support
- performance lifestyle programmes
- organisations works in partnership (e.g. English institute of sport and UK sport)
- research and innovation
- top quality facilities and high level coaches
What are the different ways in which an NGB try to provide equal opportunity
- positive role models used to promote sport to target groups
- accessible facilities provided and developed for groups with a particular need
- meet government policies on sport ad recreation
- policies put in place to target under represented groups
- resources invested in inner city areas
What service and areas of expertise are necessary for the development and progress of sporting excellence in athletes
- sports science, helps evaluate training as it happens and allows coaches and athletes to objectively monitor the impact of trading on the body
- medical, services like physiotherapist, strength and conditioning coaches etc.
- performance lifestyle support, a service to provide personlised support specifically designed to help each athlete create the unique environment necessary for success.
what is amateurism
participation in sport for the love of it and receiving no financial gain
how is evidence of amateurism still evident in modern day sport
- fair play/sportsmanship
- sports like rugby union which have maintained amateurism till the late 20th century
what is the Olympic oath
‘In the name of all competitors I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, committing ourselves to a sport without doping and with out drugs in the true spirit of sportsmanship for the glory of sport and honor of our teams’
what is athleticism
a fanatical devotion to sport involving high levels of physical endeavor with moral integrity
how is sportsmanship still evident today
- fair play awards
- hand shaking
- calling the ref ‘sir’
what is sportsmanship
conforming to the rules, spirit and etiquette of a sport
how can sportsmanship can be encouraged
- use of NGB campaigns
- fair play awards
- use of technology to help match officials reach correct decisions
- punish foul play on and off the pitch
- use of positive role models
- rigorous drug testing to ensure fairness
what is simulation
trying to deceive an official by over-acting, e.g. diving to win a free kick
what is citing
players can reported and investigated for dangerous play, whether they are seen by the referee or not
what is gamesmanship
bending the rules and stretching them to their absolute limit without getting caught, using whatever dubious methods possible to achieve the desired result
give example of gamesmanship in elite level modern day sport
- time wasting
- verbally sledging an opponent to distract them or upset them
- taking an time out to appeal a decision when the team appealing knows the decision wont come thru
- deliberate deception of an official to gain advantage.
what is the win ethic
the win at all costs where coming second isn’t viewed as an option and the outcome is all that matters
the win ethic is evident in modern day sports but how
- no drawn games
- managers and coaches are if unsuccessful
- high amounts of deviance
- media praise for winning and negativity for losers
what is positive deviance
behavior which is outside the norms of society but with no intent to harm or break the rules. it involves over-adherence to the norms or expectations of society
E.g. having an injury and trying to play with it, accidentally injuring other players etc.
what is negative deviance
behavior that goes against the norms of society and has a detrimental effect on individuals and society in general
E.g. taking PEDs, deliberately harming an opponent thru aggression and a violence, accepting a bribe to lose, diving to win a penalty in football
what is violence in sport
physical acts committed to harm others in sport such as American football, football and ice hockey
what are the causes for violence in sport
- the win ethic and high rewards for success, adds pressure to performers and increased arousal, if over aroused can lead to violence.
- the nature of the sport, some sports are natural more physical than others. so aggression is normal
- the NGBs don’t punish violence in sport properly, means that for violence the players know they can get off easy and as a result the punishment
- refereeing decisions leads to frustration and then therefore aggression
what are the strategies used to prevent player violence
- supporting decisions of match officials by using VAR/TMO
- punishing violence missed by officials after the match
- promoting good disciplinary records as positive role models in sport
- impose harsh punishments
- education campaigns
what is hooliganism
acts of vandalism and violence in public places committed especially by youths
what is football hooliganism
unruly, violent and destructive behavior by over-zealous supporters of association football clubs