Sport Society And The Role Of Technology Flashcards
Characteristics of physical recreation
It is fun: non-serious, and informal
Physically energetic
Participating is a matter of choice
Tends to involve adults at ‘participation level’ of the sporting development continuum
Flexible in nature, rules can be adjusted
Self-officiated
Functions of physical recreation to the individual
Regular participation in physical recreation increases health and fitness.
Provides challenges which when overcome can leave a sense of achievement
Provides a chance to refresh oneself- stress relief
Helps people socialise
Provides people with a sense of fun and enjoyment due to relaxed environment
Emphasis on taking part at your own level and pace
Functions of physical recreation to society
Increased health and fitness helps reduce strain on the NHS and lowers obesity rates
Helps increase social cohesion due to many communities mixing
Increase in employment and economic benefit when more people use facilities and buy equipment
A more positive use of free time by individuals increases social control and decreases crime statistics
Increased skills level occur at the participation stage, this can lead to more individuals progressing through to performance levels.
Key characteristics of sport
It is highly structured and has set rules/ strict rules
It involves use of specialist equipment
Officials are present who are trained or appointed by NGBs to enforce rules
Strategies and tactics are involved to try to out with opponents and win.
Rewards are received as a result of success- intrinsic or extrinsic
High skill levels
High levels of commitment/ strict training
It is serious and competitive
Functions of sport to the individual
Helps improve their health and fitness
Self-confidence often increases as a result of skill improvement and success
Provides social opportunities
Participation in sports can help develop positive sporting morals and attitudes e.g- sportsmanship.
This can influence a person’s general behaviour and keep them out of trouble.
Functions of sport to society
SSSEEE
Strain on the NHS is reduced
Social control is increased
Social integration is increased, along with community cohesion
Employment opportunities increase
Economic benefits results Equality of opportunity via ‘sports participation’ for all
Key characteristics of PE
It is compulsory
It involves formally taught lessons It has four Key Stages as part of the national curriculum from ages 5-16
It begins at primary school ‘foundation level’
Teachers are in charge and deliver lessons
Lessons are pre-planned and highly structured
It is in school time
Functions of PE to the individual
The development of health and fitness, positive attitudes, healthy lifestyles
Provides opportunities for increased participation in a variety of activities Developing and improving a range of physical skills and competencies
Development of personal and social skills - teamwork, communication, leadership
Helps develop problem solving skills, decision making and creativity
Develops self analysis skills
Functions of PE to society
Improves social skills
Helps reduce obesity and improve the fitness of students
Allows the education of different sports from different cultures
Provides recreation and hobbies which keeps people out of trouble
What is outdoor education
Activities which take place in the natural environment and utilise nature/ geographical resources such as mountain, river, lakes, etc.
Benefits of outdoor adventurous activities
LEADS
Leadership skills
Excitement/ adrenaline rush
Appreciation of the natural environment
Decision making
Social skills/self esteem
Common functions of physical recreation, sport and PE
P - O - S - I - T - I - V - E -
physical skills…
occupies time…
social skills…
increased morality…
teamwork/leadership…
increased health and fitness…
variety of mental health benefits…
enjoyment/fun/intrinsic benefits…
What are personal factors that a performer needs to have to go from talent identification to elite performance
Goal orientated - provides the athlete with progressive stepping stones
E.g. Make school team make club A team make senior reserves, make seniors etc….
Focus, single minded and commitment so you don’t get distracted and therefore fail to reach your potential
Willing to self- sacrifice in order to succeed - not going out as much with friends
Self confidence, mental toughness and resilience
Highly skilled
High level of fitness
What are social and cultural factors that a performer needs to have to go from talent identification to elite performance
Family support
Equal opportunities / lack of discrimination
Education Provision - school and family support
High levels of media coverage / access to role models/ mentor support
Access to sports clubs
Access to specialist
coaches Access to training facilities
Ways in which national governing bodies can help ensure the development of elite athletes
PAMPER
Positive role models used to promote sport and target groups
- Accessible facilities provided and developed for groups with a particular need
- Meet government policies on sport and recreation
- Policies put in place to target certain underrepresented groups
- Employments of sport specific Sport Development Officers to promote the sport to under represented groups
- Resources invested in inner city areas.
Use regional scouts and talent identification schemes to try and identify young sporting talent
Ways in which UK sport bodies can help ensure the development of elite athletes
Focus on developing high performance sport in the UK
Their work is aimed at developing and implementing various strategies to increase sporting excellence in this country.
Primary role is to strategically invest and distribute National Lottery funding for elite performer development in order to maximise the performance of the UK athletes
They provide funding to NGBs which enables them to operate a World Class Programme covering all funded summer and winter Olympic/Paralympic sports.
They also contribute to the athletes living and sporting costs once they have reached elite performance level.
Uk Sport is a lead agency involved in running Talent ID programmes with the EIS providing host venues
Promotes positive sporting conduct and ethics at elite level in the UK’s high performance athletes.
Ways in which National Institutes of sport can help ensure the development of elite athletes
SPORT
S - sports science and medical service. Generates its own income by providing services to NGBs such as performance analysis, sport medicine. Their job is to increase the probability of a potential athlete being successful by providing a range of different services to improve their health, fitness, training and preparation.
P - performance lifestyle support - Reduces the distractions and concerns athletes may face - e.g. budgets, time management, dealing with media etc..
O - organisations work in partnership EIS operates ‘World Class Performance’ environments via nine ‘High Performance’ centres as well as numerous other training bases across England
R - Research and innovation staff providing top athletes with best equipment and technology
T - Top quality facilities and high level coaches are provided. Its staff work with high level coaches and NGB performance directors to help improve the performance of their best athletes, by delivering a range of services to enable them to optimise training programmes and maximise performance
