Taking part 11 Starter Make a list of the things that got you interested in sport and the benefits that you have experienced from taking part in sport. Compare your lists with two other people and discuss any differences. Teacher’s notes Answers should include physical, mental and social reasons.

Taking part 1 Taking part

What you will learn about Taking part 2 What you will learn about in this lesson: The reasons for taking part in physical activity The benefits of taking part in physical activity The reasons for non-participation

Learning objectives By the end of this lesson you should be able to: Taking part 3 Learning objectives By the end of this lesson you should be able to: Understand the different reasons people take part in physical activity Describe why people take part in sport Explain the effects of barriers on people taking part in sport

Healthy, active lifestyle: A lifestyle that contributes positively to physical, mental, and social wellbeing, and includes regular exercise and physical activity.

Reasons for taking part in physical activity Taking part in sports and physical activities can help a person’s social, physical and mental well-being, enabling them to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle.

Task – 10 minutes Using the cards on your desk, sort the statements into the correct categories. First team to pin all the statements up correctly wins!

Positive physical effects on health Taking part 5 Positive physical effects on health Good fitness Offers physical challenges Changes and enhances body shape Gives you energy Reduces stress-related illnesses Increases life expectancy

Positive mental effects on health Increases self-esteem and confidence Taking part 6 Positive mental effects on health Increases self-esteem and confidence Provides enjoyment and excitement Allows you to appreciate sport Reduces stress levels If you look good, you feel good! Encourages personal development Increases your feeling of well-being

Positive social effects on health Taking part 7 Positive social effects on health Encourages cooperation Provides a chance to mix with new people Friendly competition Encourages friendships Helps to break down social and class barriers Develop teamwork Increases self-worth Provides personal fulfilment

Taking part 8 There can also be negative influences on you when you are trying to take part in sport. These are often called barriers to participation and are things which can stop people from taking part in sport altogether.

Task – 5 minutes Make a list of all barriers that may stop people from taking part in physical activity.

Barriers to participation Taking part 9 Barriers to participation Health problems Self-consciousness about body Peer pressure The image of a sport is not desirable Previous bad experience Religious restrictions

Financial constraints Lack of encouragement Tradition/history Taking part 10 Financial constraints Lack of encouragement Tradition/history Lack of time Poor school facilities Lack of local facilities Transport issues

Refer back to list at the beginning of the lesson Refer back to list at the beginning of the lesson. Can you identify any social, mental or physical benefits for taking part in Physical activity? Extension: Can you think of any barriers that has stopped you from taking part in physical activity in the past?

Homework. Produce a poster, letter or popplet for a friend to encourage them to take part in your chosen sport. You should include positive social, physical and mental reasons for taking part in this sport. Due: Monday 16th September

Taking part 12 Exam questions 1. Which of the following best describes why people take part in sport? Gives enjoyment, encourages friendship, helps pay bills, encourages cooperation Changes diet, gives enjoyment, provides excitement, encourages cooperation Encourages friendship, gives enjoyment, provides excitement, encourages cooperation Provides excitement, encourages friendship, is a training principle, encourages cooperation Teacher’s notes Correct answer is 1C.

Taking part 13 2. Which of the following best describes the physical effects of taking part in physical activity? Strengthens bones, relieves stress, improves muscle tone, improves flexibility Burns stored fat, strengthens bones, improves muscle tone, improves flexibility Improves muscle tone, burns stored fat, encourages cooperation, improves flexibility Improves flexibility, burns stored fat, strengthens bones, provides excitement Teacher’s notes Correct answer is 2B.

Taking part 14 3. Which of the following best describes the social effects of taking part in physical activity? Gives chance to meet others, encourages cooperation, burns fat, meet challenges with others Become part of a team, meet challenges with others, encourages cooperation, relieves stress Meet challenges with others, gives personal enjoyment, gives chance to meet others, become part of a team Encourages cooperation, gives chance to meet others, become part of a team, meet challenges with others Teacher’s notes Correct answer is 3D.

Taking part 15 4. Which of the following best describes the mental effects of taking part in physical activity? Provides excitement, promotes feel-good factor, provides personal satisfaction, relieves tension Relieves stress, provides excitement, opportunity to mix with others, provides personal satisfaction Promotes feel-good factor, burns calories, work as part of a team, relieves tension Provides personal satisfaction, promotes feel-good factor, relieves tension, strengthens bones Teacher’s notes Correct answer is 4A.

What you have learnt in this topic: Taking part 16 What you have learnt in this topic: The reasons for taking part in physical activity The benefits of taking part in physical activity The reasons for non-participation

Learning objectives You should now be able to: Taking part 17 Learning objectives You should now be able to: Understand the different reasons people take part in physical activity Describe why people take part in sport Explain the effects of barriers on people taking part in sport