Chapter 1 - Concepts and Functions Flashcards
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Description of leisure
Spare time during which individuals can choose what to do.
Definition of play
An activity that is undertaken purely for enjoyment or amusement and has no other objective.
Definition of active leisure
Being physically active in leisure time
Definition of recreation
If free time, doing something to clear the mind
Definition of physical recreation
In free time, doing something active to clear the mind
Definition of sport
Played in competition and professionally
Definition of P.E
Formally planned and taught curriculum, designed to increase knowledge and values through physical activity and experience.
Definition of OAA
The achievement of educational objectives via guided and direct experiences in the natural environment.
Characteristics of play
Fun Fantasy world Flexible rules Childlike Spontaneous No rules = Arguements Intrinsic value = no external reward No goals
Characteristics of leisure
Spare time
Essential
Relaxing
Choice
Characteristics of active leisure
Physically active
Don’t need specialist equipment
Don’t need to join club
Characteristics of recreation
Active
Reflects interests
Refreshment of mind
Recuperation
Characteristics of physical recreation
Same as recreation but through physical activity Reflects interests Refreshment of mind Recuperation Active
Characteristics of sport
Competitive
Rules
Tactics
Codes of conduct
Characteristics of P.E
Variety of sports Develop skills Physical activity Educational Formal
Characteristics of OAA
Natural environment
Nature is classroom
Educational
Risks
Examples of play
Kids circle
Park
Street football
Examples of leisure
Cinema
Indoor climbing
Reading a book
Surfing
Examples of active leisure
Aqua aerobics BASE jumping Core conditioning class Kids circle Park Rambling Street football
Examples of recreation
Video games
Reading book
Listening to music
Examples of physical recreation
Skiing
Riding a bike
Basketball
Examples of sport
Tennis
Football
Rugby
Examples of PE
Hockey
Rugby
Tennis
Objectives for children through play
Gain social skills
Independence
Respect for others
Test boundaries