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1.2 Sport , ethics and OAA as recreation

1.2 Sport , ethics and OAA as recreation. What are the characteristics and objectives of sport? What are sporting ethics? What are Outdoor and Adventurous activities (OAA)?. Sport. Characteristics Benefits For individuals Improved health and fitness

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1.2 Sport , ethics and OAA as recreation

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  1. 1.2 Sport, ethics and OAA as recreation What are the characteristics and objectives of sport? What are sporting ethics? What are Outdoor and Adventurous activities (OAA)?

  2. Sport Characteristics Benefits For individuals • Improved health and fitness • Increased self-esteem and self-confidence • Opportunities for socialising For Society • Reduced stress on NHS • Integration of socio-economic and ethnic groups • National Pride (Success- Rugby after 2003 RWC) • Employment opportunities

  3. Sporting ethics Gamesmanship is evident in modern day professional sports (such as football and rugby) and has filtered down to amateur and school sport who copy the negative behaviour of their role models The gamesmanship-sportsmanship continuum

  4. Outdoor and adventurous activities (OAA) as recreation Key distinguishing feature off OAA as recreation is that it takes place in the natural environment. Function of OAA as recreation • Improve health and fitness • Stress release • Personal challenge- self esteem • Appreciation of natural environment • Social skills and team work • Cognitive skills and decision making • Survival skills • Reasons for increased participation • More free time and disposable income • Positive portrayal in media- ‘Cool image’ • Increased desire for excitement- adrenaline rush • Non-competitive- good alternative to traditional sports

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