Sport And Society Y2

Question 1

What is physical recreation?

Answer 1

The active aspect of leisure.
- voluntarily inclusion in sport during free time with a choice of activities to take part in.
- the emphasis is on participation not winning

Question 2

What are the characteristics of physical recreation?

Answer 2

• enjoyable, informal and aims for motivation
• flexible
• self officiated

Question 3

What is the sporting development continuum?

Answer 3

Participation in various forms of physical activity at different stages of development
E.g. Grass roots level or participation level

Question 4

What are the functions of physical recreation for individuals?

Answer 4

5 ‘S’ factors
- sense of fun
- skill development
- stress reduction
- self-esteem improvement

Question 5

What are the functions of physical recreation for society?

Answer 5

• reduction of strain on the NHS and lowering of obesity weights
• social interaction from various social communities improving cohesion
• employment and economic benefits(use of facilities e.g. GOALS)
• more positive use of free time (working on sport development)

Question 6

What is SPORT?

Answer 6

A serious competitive experience

Question 7

What are the characteristics of SPORT?

Answer 7

S - Serious (winning at all costs attitude or sportsmanship)
P - Prowess (high skill level)
O - Organised(NGB’s and appointed officials regulate games)
R - Rewards( Prizes for winning, extrinsic and intrinsic satisfaction)
T - Time restrictions are rigid