Sport is performed by
the selective and the
time is already set for
the performers.
It takes
place at a
specialist
facility
Sport will have strict rules set
by the NGB, a competitive
nature, high skill and fitness
levels, specialist training and
coaching, media interest and
sponsorship
Benefits
Intrinsic
sense of
achievement
Extrinsic
for money
and fame
Physical Recreation
Venue, time
and rules are
all decided by
particapants
Available
to all
Lower
level
of skill
Benefits
Stress
relief
Relaxation
Fun
Meet
new
people
Learn
new
skills
General
Health and
fitness
benefits
Physical
Education
How- Teaching and learning a
variety of sport skills,
opportunities for GCSE,
A-Level etc., underpinned by
physical, social, creative and
health development
When-Part of
the national
curriculum
This is in an institution
Benefits
Contributes to
a healthy
balanced
lifestyle
Gain physical
and/or skill
benefits
Improved theory
knowledge about the
body and/or tactics
about sports
Personal benefits
such as leadership
and increased self
confidence
Social benefits
such as
teamwork and
communication
Develop sportsmanship,
fair play, respect for
others
Outdoor Recreation
This is much the
same as physical
recreation.
These are the only differences
It must take place
in the natural or
semi-natural
enviroment
Other benefits
A sense of adventure
An appreciation of the
natural enviroment
Outdoor education
Young people
and specialist
staff take part
Takes place
in natural or
semi-natural
enviroment
Takes place as part of the
curriculum and
schooltrips
How-Under strict
health and safety
rules-Learn real
and perceived risk
Real risk
A risk that can
actually hurt you.
For example rock
climbing without
ropes.
Perceived risk
A risk that feels like it is
there but actually isn't. For
example, it feels
dangerous rock climbing
but with the billet ropes,
you are completely safe.
Benefits
Physical benefits e.g.
map reading, survival
techniques etc
Personal e.g.
increase self
confidence / self
esteem,
overcome fears
Gain valuable
leadership skills
Gain a sense of
adventure and
excitement
Social benefits e.g.
teamwork,
cooperation, trust
Reasons why it is not
offered in schools that
much
Lack of
specialist
staff
Lack of funding for
specialist facilities
and equipment
Risk. Teachers
are reluctant
to take on
risks.
Distance
from
facilities
Time
restrictions
Key terms in
this section
Physical Prowess – to
perform with competence,
expertise and proficiency – in
other words it is skilfulness
Physical Endeavour –
is effort, enterprise or
trying hard
Sportsmanship – is fair play or
observing both written and
unwritten rules, whilst showing
respect for others and
graciousness in both victory
and defeat
Gamesmanship – is stretching
the rules to their limit in order
to gain an unfair advantage e.g.
time wasting or sledging
Deviance – seriously
breaking the rules of
the sport