Section 1
Candidates should be able to
understand:
The characteristics and objectives of:
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- 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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Intrinsic value
Play is undertaken for it’s
own sake, there are no
external rewards, it has no
purpose.
Fun
Individuals play to enjoy
themselves; non
serious.
Rules are
changeable,
negotiated and
freely accepted.
PLAY
Spontaneous
It requires little pre
planning or organisation.
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.
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?
Hide and seek
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The objectives of play:
For children
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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:
For adults
 Adults
play to escape reality
 Adult play is about being childlike
 Adult play gives opportunities for
creativity and fantasy