End of Section 1
Test / Start of Section 2
Opportunities for Participation (7)
AS Level Theory
Venn Diagram for Phy Act. at school
PE – working with partner perfecting gym routine, learning how to jump
shoot in basketball
Recreation – playing Bball on a court with friends at lunch, watching school
rugby match
Sport – playing in interhouse match at lunch, training for school team
Why might you NOT participate in
physical activity?
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Discrimination - as a result of:
 Gender
 Ethnic origin
 Disability
 Social Class
Lack of facilities.
Lack of information about the benefits of physical activity.
Peer/parental influences.
Lack of financial support.
NB - this topic will be discussed in greater detail, later in the
module.
Opportunities for participation
AQA SPEC
Section 1 introduces some of the concepts,
categorisations and benefits of physical
activity to both the individual and society.
Candidates should be able to understand:
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the characteristics and objectives of
– play
– physical education
– leisure and recreation
– active leisure
– outdoor and adventurous activities
– sport
• the relationships between these
concepts, and be able to compare and
contrast one concept with another
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the benefits of play, physical education,
active leisure, outdoor and adventurous
activities and sport to the individual and
to society.
Section 2 focuses on the current provision
for active
leisure.
Candidates should be able to understand:
• the characteristics and goals of the public,
private
and voluntary sectors
• the advantages and disadvantages of the
public,
private and voluntary sector provision
• the concept of ‘best value’ in relation to
public
sector provision.
Q1. A parent and a child are using 2 badminton rackets and a shuttlecock in their
back garden.
a) Discuss the forms of PA they are engaged in. (3),
b) What are they gaining from engaging in this activity? (3)
a) Could be…… because…..
 Play – spontaneous, no organisation or structure, no extrinsic
purpose, childlike
 Leisure – done in free time, chosen activity
 Phys. Recreation (adult) – active form of recreation / leisure,
recognised sport
b) Benefits of each type..
 Fun, escape to fantasy world outside of normal life, learn social
rules, be childlike (adult)
 Relaxation, enjoyment
 Refresh mind / body, recuperate from work, be creative,
escapism.
 Intrinsic satisfaction, developing health/fitness, learning
badminton, release of stress
Q2. Schools are one place in which young people can participate in PA.
a) Schools asked to provide 2 hours of PE/week for all + 3 hours of Xtra Curr.
Why is Gov asking to do this?(3)
b) AA carry element of risk. Is it justifiable to include AA in school curri?(3)
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a) Gov recognises problems of health in society,
thinks benefits of school sport/PE could help.
Provides values: cultural, social, educational – live
fuller life (lessen burden on NHS). Addresses
fitness/health to tackle obesity. Skill development,
competition, talent spotter – national success!
b) Perceived/actual risk, for and against arguments,
safety, excitement, develop outside sch sport, self
reliance, leadership, etc
Q3. Many people take part in Phys. Rec as a form of leisure activity.
a) Define the term “leisure”. (2)
b) What do you understand by term “phys rec”? Comment on its benefits to
individuals. (4)
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a) time during which you have no obligations to work
or family and are free to engage in self-directed and
chosen activities
b) Physical activity that fulfils the characteristics of
recreation. Something positive and beneficial.
Refreshment of mind and body after work.
Allows time to relax, escape, refresh from day-today life. Recuperate physically/mentally, recreate
oneself through activities of interest
Q4. Many people engage in sport at both club and school level.
a) Discuss similarities or differences in characteristics and objectives between
sch and club sport. (4)
b) Explain why outdoor rec act like cycling/rambling, are considered “lifetime
act” compared with many team sports in today society. (2)
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a) Similarities – learning through PA, teaching of
skills, work within rules, etiquette, vehicle for
developing personal/social aspects of life, fitness.
Differences – Choice, elitism,
winning/competitiveness, role specific, equipment,
rules + expectations.
b) Solo, adapted to suit participant, no time
restriction, all way through indi. life.
Require commitment, competitive, fitness, rules –
use examples!
Section 2 – Leisure Provision
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What are the 3 systems in place to provide
opportunities for participants to explore their
chosen forms of activity?
Local/national government (public)
Commercial leisure industry (private)
Individuals voluntarily coming together to
form clubs, etc. (voluntary)
What are we going to look at?
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Characteristics and objectives of the 3
sectors
Similarities and differences
Distinctive roles in providing PA opportunities
Efficiency of each sector
Use of lottery/gov money
Varied participators = diverse provision
Grass roots provision – Sport England
In general….
All share common goals:
 Provision of PA to individuals or groups
 PA is worthwhile
 Beneficial to the individuals they serve
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Private& Public sectors more similar now
than 25 years ago
Homework and next lesson work…
Find definitions for:
 Public Sector (in terms of leisure provision)
 Educational Sector Provision
 Dual use
 Joint use
List examples of facilities that are within Public Sector
for PA (think about those in Watford area)
Research leisure and recreation plan for Watford –
local authority website!