Sports against poverty Flashcards
trauma
severe emotional shock and pain caused by an extremely upsetting experience.
Many great champions have found a way out of poverty through their sporting ability – think of someone like footballer Maradona.
Most of the surfers have experienced trauma – emotional pain and shock caused by very distressing experiences.
self-image
how a person feels about themselves, their personality, achievements and value.
This has given them a negative self-image – the way a person feels about themselves, their ability, personality and value.
Surfing helps kids improve their self-image because it’s challenging… So challenging, in fact, that the children have a mentor.
…how sport can help improve the life chances of young people from tough backgrounds, many of whom have suffered trauma- severe emotional pain and distress. Such pain damages a child’s self-image – how they see and value themselves in the world.
challenging
difficult or demanding in a way that tests your ability or determination.
Surfing also is quite difficult so you’re learning a very challenging skill that takes a lot of confidence. Very small successes which children have when they go into the water elicit a really big emotional response.
Surfing helps kids improve their self-image because it’s challenging - difficult in a way that tests your ability and determination. So challenging, in fact, that the children have a mentor…
mentor
experienced and trusted advisor who helps a younger, less experienced person.
Most of the surfers have experienced trauma, This has given them a negative self-image, Surfing helps kids improve their self-image because it’s challenging, So challenging, in fact, that the children have a mentor – a trusted advisor who gives help and support to a younger or less experienced person.
life skills
important skills everyone needs to solve everyday problems and issues.
Like surfing, skateboarding is challenging and difficult. It requires effort and Jessica believes this teaches children important life skills – the basic skills needed to solve problems commonly encountered in everyday life.
goal setting
identifying the things you want to achieve and planning how to accomplish them.
One important life skill is goal setting – deciding what things you want to achieve and how you plan to achieve them. Along with other skills like determination and resilience, this helps kids improve their outlook on life. And to experience one of the most important things – having fun!
