Summary - Paper 2 - Factors affecting optimal performance (Sports Technology)

Topic 6 – Sport and Society: Concept of physical activity and sport
Physical Activity Continuum: Sport Development Continuum: Leisure:
1) Physical reaction 1) Excellence  Time away from
2) Physical education a. Elite, professional, national obligatory activities
3) School sport standard, full time  Active and passive
4) Sport 2) Performance leisure
a. More dedicated, commitment, o Sport for all
= organization and emphasis on winning o Voluntary
competitiveness increases 3) Participation o Emphasis on
a. Emphasis of fun, socializing, participation and
participation as recreation enjoyment
4) Foundation o Flexible -
a. Introduction to PA, grass roots commitment and
Physical Recreation (e.g., FS + primary
Physical Education school
School Sport Sport duration
Characteristics:  Voluntary sport)
 Compulsory  Extra-curricular  o Competitive
Self-regulated
 Enjoyment  Formal (taught  Choice to attend  Organized leagues and
 Energetic during school time)  Competitive matches
 Flexible  4 key stages  Government  Officials
duration  Teachers in charge initiatives  Uses specialized
 Self-regulated  Highly structures  Use of sport equipment
coaches  Extrinsic rewards
 Commercial aspects
Impact on Increase: Increase:
Individual:  Health and  Health and fitness
fitness (decrease stress on
 Physical skills NHS)
 Self-esteem and  Social integration
confidence  Equality of
 Socialization opportunity
Decrease:  Economic
 Stress benefits /
employment
Decrease:
 Crime rates
Impact on Increase: Increase: Aims of PE:
Society:  Social  Social integration
integration  Social control  Physical
 Social control  Elite level sport o Range of physical motor skill
 Elite level sport  Employment development
 Employment  Health
o Teaching students about health
and fitness- healthy balanced
lifestyle/reduce sedentary
lifestyle/ reduce child obesity
o Encourage life long participation
 Social
o Values such as
sportsmanship/fairplay/respect,
positive attitudes
o Development of personal and
social skills – teamwork,
leadership, communication, etc.
 Cognitive
o problem-solving/creativity
o Self analysis- confidence,
realisation of strengths &
weaknesses
 Preparation
o Encourage life long participation,

, Topic 6 – Sport and Society: Development of Elite Performers in Sport
Factors important to an elite performer: Equal Opportunities Policy  a statement of organizational
Personal: procedures and practices which provide genuine equality for all
 Genetic make up / heritage  Nature employees, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability
vs nurture
 Body proportions Socio-economic status  an economic + sociological combined
 Diet and nutrition total measure of a person’s work experience and of an individual’s
 Strength and fitness economic access to resources
 Motivation and discipline
 Goals and targets Anti-discrimination policy  it is illegal to discriminate against
 Endurance someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or sex
 Positive or negative mindset
e.g. Girls 4 gold:
Social & Cultural:  UKsport campaign
 Surrounded by people with the same  Set up in 2008 by the UK talent team to look for
passion competitive sportswomen who have the potential to become
 Access to opportunities Olympic champions in rowing
 Family and support  Uses talent ID / sporting recruitment programs
 Equipment + facilities – socio-
economic background
UK Sport:
 Religion
 Certain races for specific sports
Role:
(antidiscrimination policy)
 UK Sport has responsibility for all Olympic and Paralympic
performance-related support – all funding and support
is integrated.
UK Sport: World Class Program:
 World Class Podium  Increase standard of excellence
o Supports sports and athletes  Develops national policy on sports science, coaching
with realistic medal development, doping control
capabilities at next  Influence UK sport on a global scale
Olympic/Paralympic  Aims to attract and run major sporting events in UK.
Games. Maximum of 4 years  Funded by central government and National Lottery.
away.
 Runs the World Class Programme.
 UK Sport objectives include:
 World-class (Podium) Potential
o Supports sports and athletes o Supporting high performance success
with realistic medal winning o Creating high profile opportunities for people to
capabilities for future engage in sport
Olympic or Paralympic o Using legacy of London 2012 and Glasgow 2014
Games. Typically 4–6 o Driving positive economic and social impacts for
years away UK

Supporting the athlete:
 Support Talent ID systems
 Provides support and aid performance lifestyle
 Diet, sports science, physio
 Coaching