Section 1Section 1

Candidates should be able to Candidates should be able to understand:understand:

The characteristics and objectives of:

- - Play- - Physical Education

- Leisure and recreation- Active leisure- Outdoor and adventurous activities- Sport

The relationships between

these concepts, and be able to compare and contrast one

concept with another

The benefits of play, physical education, active leisure, outdoor

and adventurous activities and sport to the individual and society

Definition of play:

An activity that is undertaken purely for

enjoyment or amusement and has no

other objective.

Example of play

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PLAY

Intrinsic valuePlay is undertaken for it’s own sake, there are no external rewards, it has

no purpose.

Play can be childlike, and

allows an individual to be in a fantasy world.

The number of participants, area played

in and time played for are all not strictly

structured.

FunIndividuals play to

enjoy themselves; non serious.

Rules are changeable,

negotiated and freely accepted.

SpontaneousIt requires little pre

planning or organisation.

Task!Task!

Read the activity at the bottom of Page 125 and then answer the

question:

How many of the characteristics of play can you identify in that

passage?

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The objectives of play:The objectives of play:For childrenFor children

• Allows a child to test boundaries• Allows a child to experience risk whilst

keeping them safe from harm• Enables a child to learn social rules

(socialisation) – team work, sharing, the nature of rules and authority.

• Fosters independence and self esteem• Develops children's respect for each other • Offers opportunities for social interaction

The objectives of play:The objectives of play:For adultsFor adults

Adults play to escape realityAdult play is about being childlike Adult play gives opportunities for

creativity and fantasy