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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
More organised
PLAY RECREATION LEISURE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
OUTDOOR EDUCATION SPORT