Unit 207Factors Affecting Participation in Sport

Learning Outcomes:

• 207.1 Understand participation in Sport and Physical activity

• 207.2 Understand factors that affect participation in Sport and Physical activity

Task:

Task A : Produce a report on:•Identify why people participate in sport•Describe the benefits of regularly participating in sport•Identify recommended levels of physical activity•Identify factors that affect individual participation in sport•Describe why some individuals are more able to participate than others•Explain how strategies can improve individual participation rates

In your home groups can you debate the following and come up with a least 8 answers:

Why do we participate in Sport? And what are the benefits?

Why do we participate in sport?•Fun/ enjoyment•Improve self confidence•Desire to succeed/ gain rewards•Emulate heroes

• Make friends/ meet new people

• Improve social skills• Improve team skills• Maintain friendships

•Improve fitness•Lose weight•Relieve stress•Improve ability and skill level

Benefits of regular physical activity

• Improved self worth• More confident• Improved fitness and

physical shape• Improved skill level• Happier • Less stressed

How much exercise do you do a week? Are you doing more or less than required? Write a weekly plan of your exercise habits and compare it to the recommended amount on the website on the next page.

Recommended levels of physical activity

Exercise has many benefits. According to MayoClinic.com, it can help control weight, improve mood, reduce the risk of developing certain chronic diseases, and improve sleep. If you're leading a sedentary life, any amount of exercise will benefit you, even if it's just five to 10 minutes a day. If you have a specific goal in mind, however, you might need to work longer than just a few minutes.Minimum RecommendationsThe standard recommendation for exercise is at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week, according to a number of health experts, including Medline Plus. Other experts, such as the World Health Organization, recommend the same but in less specific terms, such as exercising for a total of 150 minutes per week, no matter how those minutes are divided.Now go to http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/physical-activity-guidelines-for-adults.aspx to see how age affects your exercise needs.

What has stopped you from participating in sport?

How can we get more people participating in sport?

In your home groups can you debate, make notes and feedback on the two questions below:

What affects Individual participation and why are some more able to participate?

• Money• Work• Transport• Facilities available• Equipment available• Volunteers/ Staff to run

events, facilities and teams

Strategies to improve participation

• More facilities • More offers• Discounts• More P.E in schools• Access to different sports• Age specific activities

Debrief:

Helpful websites:•http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/physical-activity-guidelines-for-adults.aspx

To be able to:•Identify why people participate in sport•Describe the benefits of regularly participating in sport•Identify recommended levels of physical activity•Identify factors that affect individual participation in sport•Describe why some individuals are more able to participate than others•Explain how strategies can improve individual participation rates

Recap: What we have covered:

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