Concepts of physical activity and sport Flashcards
physical recreation charac
fun, not serious
participation by choice
self regulated ie no referees
flexible in nature
physical recreation func
individual
- increase health and fitness
- success in sport will increase self esteem and self confidence
- socialise to make friends
society
- less strain on NHS due to increased health and fitness
- decreased crime levels
- improving community morale
sport charac
serious or competitive
- highly structured with set rules
- specialist equipment
- referee/ officials who are trained
- rewards as a result of success
- high skill level
- involves coaching/ training
sport functions
individuals
- improve health, fitness and physical skill levels (increase self confidence)
- increased social opportunities
- develop sporting morals eg sportsmanship which can influence general behaviour
society
- strain on NHS reduced
- social control as people make better use of free time
- employment opportunities increased eg coaches, PT
physical education charac
compulsory
formally taught lessons which teachers deliver
takes place during school tie
part of the natural curriculum
physical ed functions
positive attitudes to support that will lead to healthy lifestyles outside of compulsory lessons
opportunities for increased participation in a variety of activities
develops personal and social skills eg communication and teamwork
cognitive skills eg problem solving and decision making
school sport chara
extra curricular competitive so more selective than physical rec higher level of commitment set rules higher skill levels
school sport functions
social skills, form new friendships
increased health and fitness
higher skill levels can improve self esteem
factors affecting activities in school
access to funding - for equipment access to facilities national curriculum time available/ timetable restrictions type of school eg faith/ religion
