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Summary - Paper 2 - Factors affecting optimal performance (Sports Technology)
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In-depth summary of Sport Technology (Unit 3 for paper 2), full specification notes and examples and exam techniques.
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Topic 6 – Sport and Society: Concept of physical activity and sportPhysical Activity Continuum: Sport Development Continuum: Leisure:
1) Physical reaction 1) Excellence Time away from
2) Physical education a. Elite, professional, national obligatory activities
3) School sport standard, full time Active and passive
4) Sport 2) Performance leisure
a. More dedicated, commitment, o Sport for all
= organization and emphasis on winning o Voluntary
competitiveness increases 3) Participation o Emphasis on
a. Emphasis of fun, socializing, participation and
participation as recreation enjoyment
4) Foundation o Flexible -
a. Introduction to PA, grass roots commitment and
Physical Recreation (e.g., FS + primary
Physical Education school
School Sport Sport duration
Characteristics: Voluntary sport)
Compulsory Extra-curricular o Competitive
Self-regulated
Enjoyment Formal (taught Choice to attend Organized leagues and
Energetic during school time) Competitive matches
Flexible 4 key stages Government Officials
duration Teachers in charge initiatives Uses specialized
Self-regulated Highly structures Use of sport equipment
coaches Extrinsic rewards
Commercial aspects
Impact on Increase: Increase:
Individual: Health and Health and fitness
fitness (decrease stress on
Physical skills NHS)
Self-esteem and Social integration
confidence Equality of
Socialization opportunity
Decrease: Economic
Stress benefits /
employment
Decrease:
Crime rates
Impact on Increase: Increase: Aims of PE:
Society: Social Social integration
integration Social control Physical
Social control Elite level sport o Range of physical motor skill
Elite level sport Employment development
Employment Health
o Teaching students about health
and fitness- healthy balanced
lifestyle/reduce sedentary
lifestyle/ reduce child obesity
o Encourage life long participation
Social
o Values such as
sportsmanship/fairplay/respect,
positive attitudes
o Development of personal and
social skills – teamwork,
leadership, communication, etc.
Cognitive
o problem-solving/creativity
o Self analysis- confidence,
realisation of strengths &
weaknesses
Preparation
o Encourage life long participation,
, Topic 6 – Sport and Society: Development of Elite Performers in Sport
Factors important to an elite performer: Equal Opportunities Policy a statement of organizational
Personal: procedures and practices which provide genuine equality for all
Genetic make up / heritage Nature employees, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability
vs nurture
Body proportions Socio-economic status an economic + sociological combined
Diet and nutrition total measure of a person’s work experience and of an individual’s
Strength and fitness economic access to resources
Motivation and discipline
Goals and targets Anti-discrimination policy it is illegal to discriminate against
Endurance someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or sex
Positive or negative mindset
e.g. Girls 4 gold:
Social & Cultural: UKsport campaign
Surrounded by people with the same Set up in 2008 by the UK talent team to look for
passion competitive sportswomen who have the potential to become
Access to opportunities Olympic champions in rowing
Family and support Uses talent ID / sporting recruitment programs
Equipment + facilities – socio-
economic background
UK Sport:
Religion
Certain races for specific sports
Role:
(antidiscrimination policy)
UK Sport has responsibility for all Olympic and Paralympic
performance-related support – all funding and support
is integrated.
UK Sport: World Class Program:
World Class Podium Increase standard of excellence
o Supports sports and athletes Develops national policy on sports science, coaching
with realistic medal development, doping control
capabilities at next Influence UK sport on a global scale
Olympic/Paralympic Aims to attract and run major sporting events in UK.
Games. Maximum of 4 years Funded by central government and National Lottery.
away.
Runs the World Class Programme.
UK Sport objectives include:
World-class (Podium) Potential
o Supports sports and athletes o Supporting high performance success
with realistic medal winning o Creating high profile opportunities for people to
capabilities for future engage in sport
Olympic or Paralympic o Using legacy of London 2012 and Glasgow 2014
Games. Typically 4–6 o Driving positive economic and social impacts for
years away UK
Supporting the athlete:
Support Talent ID systems
Provides support and aid performance lifestyle
Diet, sports science, physio
Coaching
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