Sport and Society & Technology (yr 2) Flashcards
What is physical recreation?
The active aspect of leisure.
What are some key characteristics of physical recreation?
- Fun, enjoyable and informal –> winning not important.
- Physically energetic.
- Participating is a matter of choice.
- Participation level of sporting development continuum.
- Flexible –> no. of hours, rules, etc.
- Self-officiated.
What are some functions of physical recreation for an individual?
‘S’ Factors
1. Self-confidence
2. Stress reduction
3. Skills develop
4. Social Skills improve
5. Sense of fun
What are the functions of physical recreation for society?
- Reduced strain on NHS.
- Social integration –> mix of social communities.
- Increase in employment and economy –> more facilities, and equipment.
4.More positive use of free time –> crime reduction. - Skills improve –> maybe elite level advancement.
What are some key characteristics of sport?
- Highly structured with rules.
- Specialist equipment.
- Officials are present.
- Strategies and tactics to win.
- Rewards for winning.
- High levels of skill.
- Strict training and commitment.
- Serious and competitive
What are the benefits of sport for an individual?
- Improved health and fitness.
- Improved self-confidence through success.
- Provides social opportunities.
- Develop sporting morals and general behaviour.
What are the benefits of sport for society? SSSEEE
- Strain on NHS reduced.
- Social control increases –> lower crime.
- Social integration.
- Employment increases.
- Economic benefits.
- Equality of opportunities via sport participation for all.
What are the key characteristics of physical education?
- Compulsory
- Formally taught lessons
- Begins at primary school.
- Teachers are in charge and deliver lessons.
- Lessons are pre-planned.
- During school time.
What are some of the functions of PE (aims)?
- Develops health and fitness.
- Physical skills.
- Social skills –> communication, teamwork.
- Sporting ethics.
- Self-esteem
- Active leisure for life-long participation.
- Problem-solving
What is outdoor education - PE?
Activities which take place in natural environment and utilises nature such as mountains, rivers, lakes.
e.g. hiking, canoeing
What is perceived risk?
A challenge that stimulates a sense of danger and adventure for beginners.
In a safe environment with danger minimised.
What are some functions (benefits) of Outdoor Adventure Activities (OAA) ?
- Leadership skills.
- Excitement/ adrenaline rush
- Appreciation of nature
- Decision making
- Self-esteem
What are the problems with OAA?
- Lack of time
- Lack of money
- Lack of qualified or motivated staff
- Location of school
- Safety concerns from parents
What is the triangular model of PE?
Relation between sport (school teams), education (pe) and recreation (extra-curricular).
What are some characteristics of school sport?
- Competitive
- Extra-curricular time
- Promoted by governments with initiatives like School Sport Partnerships and School Games.
What are School Sport Partnerships?
Creation of increased opportunities for school sport.
Primary and secondary schools working together.
What are school games?
Initiative to increase participation in school sport from intra/inter-school level through to country and national levels.
What are the benefits of school sport?
- Improves health and fitness.
- Improves self-esteem.
- Social –> new friends and skills.
- Improved cognitive abilities like decision-making.
What is excellence?
Special ability beyond the norm to which many aspire but only few go on to achieve.
Specialism in one activity.
What is talent?
Natural ability to be good at something, especially without being taught.
What is talent identification?
Multi-disciplinary screening of athletes in order to identify those with potential for world-class success.
What are personal factors for the progression from talent identification to elite athletes?
- Goal-oriented –> short-term and long-term goals to provide framework of success.
- Dedication –> ensure commitment.
- Self-confidence –> face challenges and pressure.
- High levels of fitness and skills.
- Good communication –> be willing to get feedback.
What is a socio-economic status?
An individual’s position in the social structure.
Depending on their job, level of income and area they live in.
What are some social and cultural factors for the progression from talent identification to elite athletes.
- High socioeconomic status to pay for expenses.
- Family and friend –> support financially and psychologically from young age.
- Coaches –> assist full potential and mentor them. Provide knowledge, motivation and encouragement.
- Friendship groups –> can be distracted by peers outside sporting environment.
- Sport equity –> represent more females and ethnic minorities.
What is UK Sport?
Nation’s high performance sports agency investing in Olympic and Paralympic sport.
What is the role of UK Sport?
- Works on strategies to increase sporting excellence.
- Runs Talent ID programmes.
- Promotes positive sporting conduct.
- Works to attract major sporting events to UK.
- Provides funding for athlete’s living and sporting costs.
