CONCEPTS OF RECREATION AND SPORT

What exactly are the following concepts?

• PLAY• RECREATION• LEISURE• PHYSICAL EDUCATION• OUTDOOR EDUCATION• SPORT

PLAY• is spontaneous• is voluntary• is fun• is non serious• has intrinsic value• brings satisfaction• heightens arousal• is creative• is uninhibitive

RECREATION• activities carried out during leisure time• an extension of the play experience• as a personal experience of value to the individual• socially acceptable• morally sound• can be physical or sedentary• has a structured framework• part of personal development

LEISURE• free time• opportunity• choice• relaxes the individual• allows self fulfilment

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• instilling knowledge, skills and values through the medium of physical activity in an educational setting

• involves a range of physical activities including team, individual, competitive and non competitive sport

• involves acquiring activity specific skills and knowledge

OUTDOOR EDUCATION• participation in outdoor pursuit activities in

the natural environment in order to develop educational values

• often in situations which are dangerous or challenging

• no rules, no winners or losers• safety and conservation of natural

environment important

SPORT• institutionalised competitive activities

involving vigorous physical exertion or using complex physical skills motivated by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors

• acts as an emotional release• expresses individuality• success can be achieved• can help socialisation

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PLAY RECREATION LEISURE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

OUTDOOR EDUCATION SPORT