6.1 Concepts

Question 1

What are the Key characteristics of physical recreation

Answer 1

Participating is a choice
Fun
Physically energetic
Self regulated

Question 2

What are the Functions of physical recreation to the individual SSSSS

Answer 2

Self esteem
Stress reduction 
Skill develop/fitness
Social skills 
Sense of fun

Question 3

What are the Functions of physical recreation to society?

Answer 3

Reduce strain on NHS
Lowers obesity
Increases social interaction
Improve community cohesion

Question 4

What are Key characteristics of sport (SPORT)

Answer 4

S erious/competitive
P rowess - high skill levels
O rganised
R ewards - available for winning extrinsic
T ime and space - restrictions apply (when/where)

Question 5

What are the Functions of sport to the individual?

Answer 5

Improve health and fitness
Self confidence increases
Increases social opportunities
Develop morals

Question 6

What are Functions of sport to society SSSEEE?

Answer 6

Strain on NHS reduced
Social control increased 
Social integration increased
Employment opportunities increase 
Economic benefits
Equality of opportunity

Question 7

What are Key characteristics of PE?

Answer 7

Compulsory
Involves formal lessons 4 key stages: 
Begins at primary school 
Teachers drive lessons 
Lessons are pre planned during school time

Question 8

What are Functions of PE to the individual ?

Answer 8

Improves fitness
Improves range of physical skills
Develops social skills
Develop sporting morals Improve self analysis skills

Question 9

What are Functions of PE to society?

Answer 9

Healthy lifestyle continued into adult life

Reduce strain on NHS

Question 10

What is outdoor education?

Answer 10

Activities which take place in the natural environment and utilise nature env

Question 11

Function and benefit of outdoor education, What does LEADS stand for?

Answer 11

L- Leadership skillls 
E- Excitement/ adrenaline rush
A- Appreciation of natural env
D- Decision making 
S- Social skills

Question 12

What are the objectives of national Curriculum PE?

Answer 12

Mental skills
Physical skills
Social skills 
Active leisure
Leadership 
Self esteem

Question 13

Functions of outdoor and adventurous activities (OAA)

Answer 13

Teamwork
Self discovery/ self esteem
Social/ communication skills
Awareness of safety
Leadership skills
Knowledge of respect for natural env

Question 14

Explain the triangular model of PE

Answer 14

School Sport- (e.g playing for the school hockey team in
competitive matches)
Education (e.g compulsory/formally taught lessons involving a range of activities)
Recreation (e.g extra curricular aerobics club, open for all to enjoy)

Question 15

Identify four factors that influence the activities on offer within schools

Answer 15

1 Price
2 Age of students
3 Number of students
4 School facilities

Question 16

Sport and recreation have a number of differences:

Answer 16

PR: available to all, emphasises on taking part, rules can be modified, mainly intrinsic rewards, self regulated

Sport: more selective/for some an occupation, emphasises on winning/more competitive, high level of effort/commitment, set rules, extrinsic rewards

Question 17

Physical education and physical recreation have a number of differences:

Answer 17

PR: voluntary/choice, persons free time, informal/relaxed, self regulated, simple/limited organisational structure

PE: compulsory, in skl time, formal teaching and learning, teacher in charge, highly structured

Question 18

National curriculum PE and school sport have a number of differences:

Answer 18

NC PE : In lesson time, compulsory, for all, emphasis on taking part, teacher led, wide variety of activities experienced

School sport : In free time; extra curricular, element of choice; voluntary involvement, for the chosen few; elitist, emphasises on winning competitive, coaches involved