Unit 1: Individual Differences

Question 1

Name the 8 individual differences.

Answer 1

Age, Disability, Gender, Physique, Environment, Risk and challenge, Activity levels and needs, Training.

Question 2

What are the four categories in disability?

Answer 2

Physical
Mental
Permanent
Temporary

Question 3

Name some sports that have been adapted for disabled people.

Answer 3

Basketball, Football, Athletics

Question 4

What are the three different body types and name a suited sport for each body type.

Answer 4

Endomorph: Rugby
Mesomorph: Swimming
Ectomorph: marathon running or gymnastics

Question 5

What are the 5 different factors that have an effect on participation in the environment?

Answer 5

Weather, Pollution, Altitude, Humidity and Terrain

Question 6

What is the technical term for potential hazards or dangers to be spotted before and physical activity is undertaken?

Answer 6

Risk assessment

Question 7

What are the three different parts of the training year?

Answer 7

Pre season
Peak season
Post season

Question 8

What is pre season training?

Answer 8

Training that takes place before the season starts

Question 9

What is peak season?

Answer 9

The main competitive period for games and tournaments

Question 10

What is post season?

Answer 10

A period of rest to recover from peak season.