5B: Promoting Physical Activity Pathways Flashcards
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Who developed the GIA policy and what was its purpose?
The GIA policy was developed by the HSE and the Department of Health and Children. It aims to emphasise the importance of physical activity (PA) for the health of the entire Irish population.
What is the main message of the GIA policy?
That PA is for everyone and any level of PA is better than none.
What initiative launched the first National Physical Activity Plan?
The Get Ireland Active initiative.
What does the National Physical Activity Plan outline?
Recommendations for PA for all ages and abilities, and emphasises the health benefits of PA.
Why must PA opportunities be available outside of school?
Because without them, lifelong participation in PA would not occur.
What are NGBs and where are they typically found?
NGBs are sports organisations that operate through local sports clubs in communities across Ireland.
Name examples of Irish NGBs.
FAI, GAA, Athletics Ireland, Badminton Ireland, Irish Tug of War Association.
What opportunities do NGBs provide?
Opportunities to participate in competitive sports, which are central to Irish culture.
What is one of the main goals of many NGBs?
To provide training programmes that guide players/athletes to sporting excellence.
How do schools promote PA through lessons?
By providing PE that includes both competitive and non-competitive activities.
What extracurricular opportunities do schools offer?
Sports clubs, school competitions, and active break/lunchtime activities.
What facilities and resources do schools provide for PA?
Access to sports equipment, PE halls, and sometimes the school’s astro or sports pitches outside school hours.
How do schools link with the wider community for PA promotion?
They collaborate with local NGBs and often bring in external coaches for programmes.
Give an example of a school-community PA initiative.
Beat the Street – held in Dublin, Waterford, and Limerick where schools, businesses, and families compete to walk/run/cycle the furthest.
What is the Active Schools Flag?
A programme promoting PA within schools and communities. It encourages walking to school, benefiting students and their families.
How do schools bring new sports into the system?
By inviting external coaches (e.g. Ultimate Frisbee for TY modules) to increase participation in lesser-known sports.
What is the LTAD model and who developed it?
A developmental framework for elite performance created by Istvan Balyi in 2002.
What is the aim of LTAD?
To guide athletes through key stages of development towards elite performance.
What are the six stages of LTAD?
- Fundamental (6–9 years) – Develop basic movement skills through fun games.
- Learning to Train (9–12 years) – Learn basic sport-specific skills and techniques.
- Training to Train (12–16 years) – Focus on developing aerobic fitness and sport-specific conditioning.
- Training to Compete (16–18 years) – Emphasis on competing and improving performance.
- Training to Win (18+ years) – Focus on peak performance in elite competitions.
- Retirement – Transition from competitive sport into coaching, mentoring, or other roles.
Which organisations apply the LTAD model?
GAA, FAI, IRFU, Swim Ireland, Athletics Ireland and other NGBs use it to develop athletes from youth to elite levels.
