UNIT 4.1 ASSIGNMENT
HIGHER SPORTS LEADER –
DUE 27TH SEPT 2019
NAME = ________KYLE DONNELLY_____________________
How many points can you score?
9 points = describe the benefits of taking part in PA for children
12 points = describe 2 psychological barriers and how to overcome them
12 points = describe 2 social barriers and how to overcome them
48 points = detailing 3 linked pathways for 2 different sporting activities
20 points = Analyse the link between experiences of sport and physical activity in
childhood and lifelong participation habits.
Total = possible 101
A LIST OF SOME EXAMPLES OF THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF TAKING
PART IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN
Physiological
Psychological
Social
Increases co-ordination
Increases your quality and length of
sleep
Spend time with your family or
friends
Increases accuracy
Increases your
alertness/concentration levels
Increase your feeling of belonging
(inclusion)
Increases your muscle tone
Increases your self
esteem/confidence
Increases your ability to
communicate
Increases skill level/ physical ability to
do something
Increases positive habit formation
(active for life)
Increases your ability to work as a
team/cooperate
Decreases body fat (helps maintain
healthy body weight
Increases you motivation
Increases your support network
(people who can help you)
Increases muscle endurance
Increases your mood – decreases
stress
Increases the use of local facilities
Good habits form (active for life)
BENEFITS TO CHILDREN
 Example 1: As children develop, they need to gain good
 Describe the positive
effects of taking part in
Physical Activity for
Children (you have to give at least
3 examples)
 nb. NOT LIST/bullet points!
postural control in order to be able to sit in school and
write at a desk. Taking part in exercise helps them to
develop muscle tone which helps them to sit for longer.
This will help them continue to focus and concentrate for
longer periods of time, thus learning more.
 Example 2: As you grown up, you get more opportunities
to do things. Taking part in physical activity will help children
to develop a basic physical Skill vocabulary (be able to
throw and catch, kick, skip and move their bodies). This will help
increase their confidence to join in with more activities,
helping them to have access to more fun and enjoyment, helping
them to stay or become happier.
BENEFITS TO CHILDREN – YOUR TURN……….
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 Describe the positive effects
of taking part in Physical

Activity for Children (you have to
give at least 3 examples)
 nb. NOT LIST/bullet points! But in PARAGRAPH
FORMAT
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Score out of 9:
3 points per
example
Example 1: If you partake in physical activity as a child, it has a high
chance of setting you up with good, healthy habits you can use for the
rest of your life.You can use these habits to help you live a healthy and
possibly longer life, but you can also use these habits to helps other
people live better lifestyles.
Example 2: As you grow up doing sport you increase your levels of
confidence and this can help in many different aspects of your life. For
instance, you can be a more outspoken person if you have high
confidence and there wont be a lot that you believe can hold you back.
Example 3: This can also help the social aspects of your life. For
example, being active in sport can help your levels of communication and
your ability to cooperate and work as a team. It can also help your social
network and build more trust in the people around you.
TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OF OUR A3 SUGAR PAPER RESOURCES
 There are 4 x A3 sugar paper help sheets that will
help you to identify the barriers and ways to
overcome them as well as progressive pathways and
links between childhood experiences and lifelong
positive habits.
 Please feel free to meet with Active schools, KA
leisure, the PE department, coaches and members of
the public to help you with this task.
 Its all about independent learning and taking the
initiative to prove yourself as a Higher Sports leader.
DESCRIBE A PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIER FOR CHILDREN AND
EXPLAIN HOW TO OVERCOME IT
Barrier 1:
Low confidence (Very shy)
WHAT, HOW and
WHEN
Describe: If a child is very shy and
low in confidence, he/she may not want
to join in to the same extent as others.
This may result in them refusing to
speak to anyone or leave their parents
side to go in a join an activity. This
often happens when they are faced
with a strange face or an unfamiliar
acitivity.
The WHY of
the WHAT
Overcoming Barrier 1:
Low confidence (Very shy)
Explain: By having taster sessions where you ‘bring a
friend for free’ this allows for a less confident/shy person to
join in by coming along with a familiar face. Alternatively
coaches going into the school for a ‘Give it a Go’ taster
session, means that you are going to a very familiar setting to
create a bond/introduce a skill set which might help
encourage that child to come along to an unfamiliar setting
to further develop their new skills/new relationship.
DESCRIBE A PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIER FOR CHILDREN AND
EXPLAIN HOW TO OVERCOME IT
Barrier 1:
Self image (Weight, shape)
Describe:
If a child is embarrassed about their
personal image, they may not want
to partake in their class activities in
P.E. This can effect both their
physical health and their mental
health.
Score out
of 6: 3
The WHY of
points per the WHAT
box
WHAT, HOW and
WHEN
Overcoming Barrier 1:
Self Image (Weight, shape)
Explain: By using games and warm-ups that are not
too physically challenging, the child may be able to
come out their shell and begin to cooperate with the
class more. Use motivational words and do not single
them out or use them for demonstrations. Let them
be involved but not be the centre of attention. These
games should include team games so the child doesn’t
need to be on their own.
DESCRIBE A PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIER FOR CHILDREN AND
EXPLAIN HOW TO OVERCOME IT
Barrier 2: Mental health issue
(Depression, anxiety etc.)
Describe: Having a mental health
issue could have quite a strong
negative impact on their physical
and social performance. If they
suffer from the likes of anxiety, they
might not be willing to participate,
scared to talk to teammates, or
quite difficult for a teacher to
control.
Score out
of 6: 3
points per
box
The WHY of
the WHAT
WHAT, HOW and
WHEN
Overcoming Barrier 2: Mental health issue (Depression,
anxiety etc.)
Explain: The child should be reminded that they are
in a safe, non-judgemental environment and should be
encouraged to join in the activity. Try and give them
extra praise and motivation to make sure they don’t
feel like they’re not good enough. Communicate with
respect, and try to not push them too much. If the
child gets too emotional they might experience some
sort of panic attack, so always make sure you are both
always calm.
DESCRIBE A SOCIAL BARRIER FOR CHILDREN AND EXPLAIN
HOW TO OVERCOME IT
Barrier 1:
Young Carer whose Time is not their
own
Describe: If a child is caring or
helping care for a family member they
are classed as a young carer. This
means they don’t have access to the
same amount of FREE time as their
peers. These children lose out a lot
when it comes to playing sport or
taking part in physical activity.
The WHY of
the WHAT
WHAT, HOW and
WHEN
Overcoming Barrier 1:
Young Carer whose time is not their own
Explain: By having a Young Carers club that provides
alternative care for a few hours every week to allow the
child to go off and do what they like. This gives the young
carer back some control over their own lives and the
choices they would like to make. If the Young carers club
links in with the local leisure facilities, their could be Try a
Sport sessions running at the same times as the club
provision or they could receive discounted access during
this time.
DESCRIBE A SOCIAL BARRIER FOR CHILDREN AND EXPLAIN
HOW TO OVERCOME IT
Barrier 1: Not a very popular child
Describe:
The child perhaps doesn’t have
anyone to work with in a team
game because they do not have a
lot of friends. Perhaps they are new
to the school, or just not very well
known/liked.
Score out
of 6: 3
points per
box
The WHY of
the WHAT
WHAT, HOW and
WHEN
Overcoming Barrier 1:
Explain: You should plan your lesson accordingly, use
team building exercises to help them participate with
their peers. If the other pupils in their group are
welcoming them in and not excluding them, then think
about keeping them in that group for further lessons. If
not, and the child is being excluded from the other
kids, explain to the rest of the group that they need to
let the child participate. If this doesn’t work, consider
moving them to a different group.
DESCRIBE A SOCIAL BARRIER FOR CHILDREN AND EXPLAIN
HOW TO OVERCOME IT
Barrier 2: Lack of transport/ methods
of travel for child
Describe: If a child has no way to
get to their activity, perhaps due to
lack of driving family members or
they could live in an awkward place
in their town. This could stop them
from coming altogether thus
limiting the amount of exercise the
child can partake in.
Score out
of 6: 3
points per
box
The WHY of
the WHAT
WHAT, HOW and
WHEN
Overcoming Barrier 2: Lack of transport/ methods of travel
for child
Explain: The school could begin to offer after school
buses too and from school/their homes for the
children unable to go. This not only helps the children
enjoy their physical activity with their friends, but it
also eases the minds of the parents who now don’t
need to worry about picking up/ dropping off their
kids, especially if the families have any kind of trouble
getting out the house.
DESCRIBE STRATEGIES WHICH COULD INCREASE PARTICIPATION
LEVELS – THINK PATHWAYS FOR ONE ACTIVITY?
School based:
What: Gymnastics
When: Thursday 3-4pm
Where: Garnock Community
Campus Gymnastics Hall 1
Who: Miss Docherty and open to
S1-S6 pupils
How much?: Free
Free club offered to all levels for recreation and
competition level gymnasts and parkour
enthusiasts.
Local community
initiatives
What: Irvine Bay Gymnastics Club
(IBGC)
When: Call 01294 276834 for
times and days specific to your
ability level
Where: The Flipside , 20 Quarry
Road, Irvine KA120TH
Who:Various ages/abilities contact
- Irvinebaygc.co.uk
How much: please call the number
above to obtain cost.
Part of British Gymnastics offering a wide array of
gymnastic disciplines form Acro to Free style and tumbling
from tots to adults. Everyone welcome at all levels.
National projects or
initiatives:
What: Gymnastics National
competition - Scottish Schools
Championships
When: 28th March 2019
Where: Perth (Bells Sports Centre
Who: for anyone that qualifies via
their school club (Level 1- level 3
for both primary and secondary)
How much: £25 per team of 4
Annual gymnastics competition that can be used
as a motivational tool for school club or local
community clubs to strive towards.
DESCRIBE STRATEGIES WHICH COULD INCREASE PARTICIPATION LEVELS –
THINK WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY?
School based:
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Clubs are advertised in the daily bulletin at the
beginning of the year
Each CORE PE activity has a club linked to it – PE
teachers advertise when they deliver that activity.
Active schools coordinator ensures good
relationships and encourages kids to attend clubs
that are organised within the cluster.
Pupils are encouraged to start up their own club if
they have enough friends and can get a teacher to
supervise.
School trips and club news is advertised in the Daily
Bulletin.
The PE department have the Sports Dinner and
Sports Awards Nights.
The PE department have annual inter-house
tournaments and Sports days to help encourage
starting up or challenging yourself within the school
There are school based competitions and leagues in
house and against local schools (Community) and
against schools nationwide (National)
Local community
initiatives
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Local community trusts have a
committee which get together to organise
events. (Corey Cup)
Local community centres and leisure clubs
make money from encouraging participation.
(Sharks Swim nights)
Active schools links to the wider community
by working in partnership with community
groups/people. (Active schools leagues)
Local businesses (Boxing Gym and Dance
schools) advertise events and recruitment by
word of mouth or through local radio or
media
Annual events are historically well known
and tend to be run with committees and
local volunteers (GCC 5K, The Beith v’s
Kilbrinie Cup tie etc)
National projects or
initiatives:
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TV, radio and social media
campaigns advertise events
(Glasgow women's 10K and the
Press up challenge for PTSD)
Companies have pop up events
(NIKE night-time football events)
Sports Scotland advertise and
maintain the National governing
bodies websites eg Badminton
Scotland, Netball Scotland etc
SFA and SRU are big money
generators and encourage
participation through their Leagues
and Cup Events
PROGRESSIVE PATHWAY’S
 Remember to ensure that the pathway is suitable for a
progressive age group or the same age group
 Avoid giving school examples for S3 pupils but then give local
examples for primary.
 A pathway should ensure that there is opportunity and a place
to go as the person participating becomes more skilled or they
become older.
WHERE CAN YOU GET THIS INFORMATION?
 Most of you should take part in a school based club for sport since you are SPORTS LEADERS
 A) You are already delivering to a school based club or
 B) You may well be delivering to a local community club
 Your Peers/friends are also delivering to clubs in school and in the local community
 Find out the progressive pathways for the clubs you are involved in and those your pals are involved
in.
 Use the KA leisure reception to help you find out information
 Gather some leaflets from local sports centres or community centres
 Use the internet to gain access to what’s happening locally and nationally for your chosen sport
DESCRIBE STRATEGIES WHICH COULD INCREASE PARTICIPATION
LEVELS – THINK PATHWAYS FOR A SPORT OF YOUR CHOICE?
School based:
What: Hockey
When: Wed 3-4
Where: GCC Basketball gym
Who: Mr MacDonald-open to S16 pupils
How much?: free
Description blurb: An hour a week teaching basic
hockey skills for all secondary school ages.
Encourages teamwork and motivational
competitiveness.
Score out
of 24 : 8
points per
box
Local community
initiatives
National projects or
initiatives:
What: North Ayrshire Stars U14’s
When: Thu 18:15-19:45
Where: Auchenharvie ice rink
Who: N.A Ice hockey club
How much?: N/A
What: Garnock Hockey Club
When: Wed 19:15-20:45
Where: Inverclyde sportsscotland
pitch, Largs
Who: Scottish Hockey-for woman
How much?: £2-Juniors/£3-
Description blurb: “The Stars are the u14s
team which plays in the Scottish Ice
Hockey league and is made up of players
who are aged 12 or 13 years old with some
younger players once the coaches believe
they have reached the appropriate level of
development.”
seniors
Description blurb: “GHC is a welcoming
club, with a strong focus on friendship and
family. In 2018 we re-located to the new
hockey pitch at Stewarton Academy, and
are driven to growing our club now in East
Ayrshire.
DESCRIBE STRATEGIES WHICH COULD INCREASE PARTICIPATION
LEVELS – THINK PATHWAYS FOR A SPORT OF YOUR CHOICE?
School based:
What: Football
When: Thursday Lunch time
Where: GCC Games Hall
Who: Ewan-All S1 pupils
How much?: Free
Description blurb: Free lunchtime club for all skill
levels of pupils wanting to develop their game, or
for children wanting a new challenge.
Score out
of 24 : 8
points per
box
Local community
initiatives
National projects or
initiatives:
What: Street Games
When: Mon 16:15 – 17:15 (5-7yrs)
Mon 17:15 – 18:15 (8-11yrs)
Where: Dalry Campus
Who: K.A Leisure
How much?: 3-50 per week for 4
week course
What: Beith Juniors 2003’s
When: Wed 18:30-20:00
Where: Beith Astroturf
Who: SFA/SJFA
How much?: £5 per session
Description blurb: “Game related small
sided games which encourage players to
problem solve make effective decisions and
improvise more.”
Description blurb: Sottish Junior football
team who welcome players of all skill
ability. Train on a Wednesday night, and
games are on Saturday/Sunday mornings.
Promotes leadership, fitness, and teamwork.
ANALYSE THE LINK BETWEEN EXPERIENCES OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY IN CHILDHOOD AND LIFELONG PARTICIPATION HABITS
Analyse = the Pro’s and Con’s of the ‘WHAT’
LIFE LONG POSTIVE PARTICIPATION HABITS for a healthy and active lifestyle. How do we get these habits? Choose one of the following questions and investigate;
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Does being an active child mean you will become an active adult? (do a google search).
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What are the benefits/pro’s of being an active child that becomes an active adult. (google search or group discussion) Are their any Con’s/negatives to this statement? (personal
opinion/google search) Can you summarise whether or not you agree with this statement and why.
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What about if you are a high
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What are the benefits/pro’s of being a high level athlete as a child? (google search or group discussion) What are the cons/negatives? (google search or group discussion) How will this
impact on that child's likelihood of becoming an active adult? (personal opinion)
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Having a successful career such as Richard Branson, Robbie Williams, J.K Rowling is linked to being an active
Do you agree with this? (do a google search)
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Can you use an example of someone you deem to be successful and discuss the pro’s/benefits of their physical activity experience as a child, the con’s/negatives of their childhood
sporting experiences and your personal opinion on whether or not their activity levels as a child had any bearing on their success as an adult?
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Were all successful
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What are the pro’s/benefits of this person being an active child? Or if they weren’t active were their any benefits of this? What are the cons/negatives of being active as a child? Do you
think that they will continue to be active adults even after their career is over? Why do you think this?
level athlete as a child, does this mean you will become an active adult? (do a google search)
child or successful athlete as a child?
Scottish Athletes eg Sir Chris Hoy active as children? https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-male-athletes-from-scotland/reference
ANALYSE THE LINK BETWEEN EXPERIENCES OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY IN CHILDHOOD AND LIFELONG PARTICIPATION HABITS
Analyse = the Pro’s and Con’s of the ‘WHAT’
Most pupils in PE just want to quickly learn the skills
and rules of a sport and then play the sport.
Better Movers and Thinkers is a different approach to
teaching Physical education and introducing
movement and learning to children. It focuses on
1)Moving and thinking 2)Scaffolding practices that
help develop the Significant Aspects of Learning (such
as physical fitness, social, mental and emotional skills)
And finally 3) Developing Executive Function skills
such as Paying attention, Organizing, planning and
prioritizing, Starting tasks and staying focused on
them to completion, Understanding different points
of view, Regulating emotions, Self-monitoring (keeping
track of what you’re doing)
https://education.gov.scot/improvement/Documents/h
wb9-better-mover-and-thinkers.pdf
What are the Pro’s of BMT (benefits of this approach);
What are the Con’s of BMT (negatives of this approach);
Do you think how we teach PE in Garnock helps to encourage
positive lifelong participation in Physical Activity Habits? If so why?
Do you think teaching a BMT approach would encourage more
people to be physically active as an adult? If so why?
ANALYSE THE LINK BETWEEN EXPERIENCES OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN
CHILDHOOD AND LIFELONG PARTICIPATION HABITS…. YOUR TURN………
Analyse = the Pro’s and Con’s of the ‘WHAT’
According to recent scientific studies, if you are
physically active as a child, the chances of you growing
up the be an active adult are heavily greater than if you
weren’t. This does not just affect your physical health,
but also heavily influences your mental and social
wellbeing. The amount of exercise you do as a child will
most likely determine the amount of physical activity
you do as a grown-up. This can help the brain massively
as it matures throughout your lifespan. Statistically, the
amount of P.A you do will lessen as you grow up, and
right now the government is trying to campaign more
than ever for adults to be as healthy as they were when
they were younger.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/theathletes-way/201506/physically-active-childrengrow-be-healthier-adults
Score out
of 20 : 10,
2,2, 3 +3
What are the Pro’s of Being an active child(benefits of this approach);
Helps you make healthy habits to use for life, and could leads you down
very successful pathways for your future.
What are the Con’s of Being an active child(negatives of this approach);
Could develop permanent and long-term injuries that could affect your
adult life, and along with your school commitments, you may not get a lot
of time to yourself.
Do you think Being an active child helps encourage positive lifelong
participation in Physical Activity Habits? If so why?
Yes, because it creates habits that you enjoy doing, and if you know that it is
doing your body some good then you will continue to work towards this
goal.
Do you think Being an active child would encourage more people to be
physically active as an adult? If so why?
I think it would motivate the people around you to be active as an adult,
because it will seem easier to do it if they see a child achieve their goals. It
will also motivate them to be more active because they could feel shameful
if a young person can do it and they can’t.