GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE CAMBRIDGE IGCSE: SPORT AND RECREATION

SPORT ANDRECREATION

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVESCAMBRIDGE IGCSE P15

SPORT AND RECREATION• Sport (UK) or sports (US) are all usually forms of competitive physical

activity or games which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants, and in some cases, entertainment for spectators.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport• Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. The

"need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreation

QUESTIONS FOR YOURRESEARCH PROJECT

GLOBAL/INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES

• Has the Olympic movement contributed to global wellbeing? • Why do some countries have more of a tradition in the arts than

others? • What is the purpose of museums?

LOCAL/NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES• How might leisure facilities be improved in my community? • What role does sporting success play in a nation’s development? • Why do professional artists, musicians or sportsmen and

sportswomen earn so much money?

FAMILY/PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES• What part does sport play in my life? • What would be an ideal work-life balance for me and how would I

sustain it? • Why do I or members of my family support a particular team?

WEBSITESwww.hg.org/sport-recreation-law.html Guide to the laws concerning sport and recreation.www.sportandrecreation.org.uk/ Sport and recreation alliance in the UK.www.globalsportsdevelopment.org/?gclid=COm0_876lqcCFUYifAodPyxUbw The foundation for global sports development.www.wrecreation.com/en/ World Recreation Educational Association.www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/infopage/olympic.htm Information about the Olympic Games.olc.spsd.sk.ca/de/resources/olympics/ Resources for teachers