GCSE Physical Education (Sport Studies)

Initiative = the ability to think of and follow through an idea or plan of action. Initiatives: i) get more people involved in sport - for the physical, mental and social benefits of taking part in sport - increases levels of fitness and health. - leads to a healthier nation. ii) retain more people in sport - to maintain their fitness and health - to let them take on other roles. how? - through an effective network of clubs and good facilities. iii) create opportunities for talented performers

 Opportunities to take part in sport shows the different types of roles availble for someone in a physical activity : Opportunities to take part (click here) Changing from one role to another: - can keep people involved in sport for a long time. Reasons to change: - no longer able to play due to an injury - tried it but didn't like it - tried it but wasn't good enough to play it - wants to be involved in this sport because they like it.

i)Participant ii)Leader iii)Official iv)Volunteer i) Participant: - Natural Ability is fundamental - needs to have a sound knowledge of the game, tactics and rules. - needs to be motivated and determined for success. - needs to have good fitness and ability. ii) Leader: -Needs a lot of skills - needs to have a sound knowledge of the game, tactics and rules - needs to be able to analyse performance and improve based on the analysis - needs to have good communication skills and organisation - needs to be a good communicator and have the patience level to handle everyone. iii) Official: -Needs to be fit - needs to have a sound knowledge of the game and rules. - needs to be confident and fair - needs to have patience iv) Volunteer - Doesn't need to know how the game works but it is always to good to know. - needs to be well organised - needs to be able to spend time in their spare time for this. - good communicator and good patience.

- The main factors that affect participation and involvement. -Usually those who enjoy participating at a young age will continue that sport when they get older. PEOPLE i) Family -children frequently take part in the same sport as their parents, they also often follow the same sports and support the same teams. -growing up with family members who take part in physical activities, means you are aware of these activities from an early age. ii) Peers -Influenced due to the same age group. -It is much easier to succeed in an activity with the encouragement and support from friends. -If your friends play a sport, you might get involved too. iii) Role-Models -These are the people whose actions get emulated by others(copied by others) - Role models are in constant media spotlight which leads them to inspire others to take up the same sport. IMAGE i)Media Coverage -a lot of media coverage can make a sport more popular and encourage people to t...

Increases Fitness - can be achieved through  a good plan of exercise or by  playing sport - Muscles are more toned due to being strengthened and flexible - Expends energy which uses up calories which leads to controlled weight loss Helps the Individual feel good - To feel good = releasing serotonin - Serotonin is a hormone which literally makes you feel good     - If you look good, you feel good. To relieve stress and tension     - provides a complete distraction from the hardships of life for a while. - Although exercises cannot solve problems, they make the problems easier to face by providing a complete distraction for a while. - helps you relax and reduces the chances of stress-related illness. To increase self esteem and confidence     Many activities provide a physical challenge, completing this challenge gives a sense   of achievement, this increases self-esteem and confidence. To improve health - Physi...

A healthy active life is a lifestyle that contributes  positively towards physical, mental and social wellbeing and includes regular exercise and physical activity. Physical Aspect: - good physical health - physical challenge (Can I do it?) - Increase fitness - Increase performance - Improving Health related Factors and Skill related factors - Lose weight Mental Aspect: - Relieve / avoid stress and tension - Mental Challenge - Increase self confidence/ self esteem - Help the individual feel good (serotonin) - Contribute to the enjoyment of life - Aesthetic Appreciation - Physical Challenge (because when you are working physically harder, you need to be mentally tough to keep going) Social Aspect: - Mix with others - Make new friends - Meet current friends - Develop teamwork and cooperation - Work with others