Module 8 (post Midterm 2) Flashcards
(36 cards)
What are social institutions
Formal and informal essential social structures in society where people come together for a common purpose
Social institutions provide what
A structure and teaches people a set of norms that influence how we should think, feel, behave
-learn what is “right and wrong”
-to follow norms
Formal Institutions
Aim to regulate/ govern human behaviour
-govt, military, justice system/ law, school
Informal Institutions
Not formally designed to regulate/ govern human behaviour but often do through norms
-people want to conform to norms, if not -social exclusion results
-all institutions guide what we do
Individuals are reliant on institutions to guide us, but
Institutions are not reliant on any ONE individuals
-need many people to function
School as an Influential Social Institutions
-reach large numbers of people when attitudes and behaviour as easily changeable
-best environment to consistently engage
-norms can be developed
-need more PA in schools
Children and Youth PA/ Sport Grade:
D
-39% of children and youth 5-17 years met recommendations of 6o MVPA/ day
-31% girls, 57% boys met
Children MVPA Guidelines Knowledge
Some parents don’t know their kids should get the 60 MVPA/ week
-low awareness by adults cause kids to be uninformed
Organized Sport PA Grade
B
-68% children and youth participated
-64% girls, 86% boys
-nearly all parents from high income households and half from low income reported their children participating in organized sport
Participation in organized PA and sport in children and youth: Decreases in
Participation rates as we age
Participation in organized PA and sport in children and youth: Parent activity
Really does matter
Participation in organized PA and sport in children and youth: Income level
Causes differences in participation rates
High income= more participation
Low income= less participation
QDPE
Quality Dailt Physical Education
-k-12 -30+ mins/ day throughout whole school year
-purposeful, well planned lessons
-wide range of activities
-emphasis on fun, success, fair play
-taught by qualified and enthusiastic individuals
QDPE (quality daily physical education) are activities that enhance what
CV systems, muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility
-activities that are appropriate for age and stage of each student
Why use QDPE
-ensures all children have opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, habits to lead physically active lives
-to create a norm to be active
-critical for development of physically illiterate students
Physically Literate
Motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life
-understanding of why PA is important and its benefits
Physically Literate Individuals usually
-develop motivation and ability to understand, apply, and analyze movement
-demonstrate movements confidently across many activities
-make healthy, active choices throughout lifespan
Other outcomes of QDPE (quality daily physical activity)
-enhances skill development
-better academic performance
-enhanced liesure time activity
-etc
An increase in the minutes of physical activity during PE class
Control: 18 mins/ week
Trained teachers: 33 mins/ week
PE specialists: 40 mins/ week
PE specialists provide
The best PE classes
-but training classroom teachers and providing support improved quantity and quality of PE class
When schools choose SPARK, what kind of intervention is it?
Midstream
-if it was policy for everyone it would be upstream
What is a generalist
Limited in abilities to provide developmental appropriate lessons, like activities geared towards fun vs competition
-caused some students to be discouraged and drop out of the PE class
Those who already participate on active competitive school rosters,
Fill spots on multiple teams
-reducing opportunities for those with less developed skills
