1. Physical Education Department Reasons For Participation

2. Physical Education Department Increase in leisure time Shorter working week Technological advances Early retirement Unemployment WHY HAS THERE BEEN AN INCREASE IN LEISURE TIME?

3. Physical Education Department THE SHORTER WORKING WEEK Many people now work 37 hours or lessMany people now work 37 hours or less Many people work part timeMany people work part time Flexible shift patterns and extended weekends often provide large periods of recreation timeFlexible shift patterns and extended weekends often provide large periods of recreation time

4. Physical Education Department TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES These have contributed to a shorter working weekThese have contributed to a shorter working week Many people can now work from homeMany people can now work from home wide ownership of personal transport allows a more effective use of leisure timewide ownership of personal transport allows a more effective use of leisure time Time saving devices in home allow more leisure timeTime saving devices in home allow more leisure time

5. Physical Education Department TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES Negative aspects of technological advances include:Negative aspects of technological advances include: –Work is far less demanding physically –Unemployment –A more sedentary lifestyle –Effects on general levels of health fitness

6. Physical Education Department EARLY RETIREMENT Retirement allows freedom and opportunity to pursue recreational activitiesRetirement allows freedom and opportunity to pursue recreational activities Many retired groups have more disposable income then previous generationsMany retired groups have more disposable income then previous generations

7. Physical Education Department UNEMPLOYMENT Creates 'free time' which can be spent participating in recreationCreates 'free time' which can be spent participating in recreation

8. Physical Education Department Why do people participate in sport Health Leisure and Enjoyment Vocation

9. Physical Education Department HEALTH Many people exercise to avoid stressMany people exercise to avoid stress Many jobs involve little or no physical activityMany jobs involve little or no physical activity Some people use exercise to aid recovery from illnessSome people use exercise to aid recovery from illness Some people are concerned about their body imageSome people are concerned about their body image Exercise can help to prevent health problems:Exercise can help to prevent health problems: –Obesity –Coronary Heart disease

10. Physical Education Department LEISURE AND ENJOYMENT Many people participate because they enjoy itMany people participate because they enjoy it Friendships develop through sporting experiencesFriendships develop through sporting experiences Leisure is no longer considered a waste of timeLeisure is no longer considered a waste of time Physical recreation serves as an extension to social activityPhysical recreation serves as an extension to social activity Physical activities can also be hobbiesPhysical activities can also be hobbies It is now fashionable to be fit- increase in popularity of health clubsIt is now fashionable to be fit- increase in popularity of health clubs

11. Physical Education Department VOCATION Sport and recreation has created lots of jobs/careersSport and recreation has created lots of jobs/careers –Coaches –Professional performers –Fitness trainers –Physiotherapist Many clubs have full time secretaries, commercial managers and administrative staffMany clubs have full time secretaries, commercial managers and administrative staff

12. Physical Education Department SCHOOL: PROMOTERS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Examination Courses Extra- Curricular activities Links with Local Clubs National Curriculum

13. Physical Education Department THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM Created by the governmentCreated by the government It tells schools what they have to teach from primary school until end of Y11It tells schools what they have to teach from primary school until end of Y11

14. Physical Education Department THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM Sets out aims, standards and range of activity guidelines for:Sets out aims, standards and range of activity guidelines for: –Games –Dance –Swimming –Athletics –Outdoor adventurous activities –Gymnastics Active participation is essentialActive participation is essential Teaches vital information about health, lifestyle and working with othersTeaches vital information about health, lifestyle and working with others

15. Physical Education Department EXAMINATION COURSES GCSE, GNVQ, AS, A2,NVQ and B.Tech courses are available in PEGCSE, GNVQ, AS, A2,NVQ and B.Tech courses are available in PE Degree courses in PE, Sport and Leisure & RecreationDegree courses in PE, Sport and Leisure & Recreation Qualifications open up related career pathsQualifications open up related career paths PE exams combine theory and practical workPE exams combine theory and practical work

16. Physical Education Department EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Tale place in addition to National CurriculumTale place in addition to National Curriculum Take place out of school lesson timeTake place out of school lesson time –Before school –lunchtimes –after school –weekends –School holidays

17. Physical Education Department EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES They include:They include: –House/school teams –Recreational clubs –Skiing and adventure trips –Duke of Edinburgh –Sports Leaders Award Inter school competitionsInter school competitions Participation in these activities usually continues beyond schoolParticipation in these activities usually continues beyond school

18. Physical Education Department LINKS WITH LOCAL CLUBS AND SPORTS PROVIDERS Teachers or parents may be members of clubs and encourage young people to joinTeachers or parents may be members of clubs and encourage young people to join Schools often make use of off-site facilities e.g. bowling, golf.Schools often make use of off-site facilities e.g. bowling, golf. This helps introduce students to recreational opportunities available in local areaThis helps introduce students to recreational opportunities available in local area A school trip or link could stimulate a lifelong interestA school trip or link could stimulate a lifelong interest School facilities can be made available to local clubsSchool facilities can be made available to local clubs Network of Schools Sports Co-ordinators based in sports colleges have responsibility for developing linksNetwork of Schools Sports Co-ordinators based in sports colleges have responsibility for developing links

19. Physical Education Department Positive and Negative influences on Participation Social Influences AgeDisabilityEducation Environment Climate FamilyGenderMediaPeer GroupSponsorshipPovertyAccess