AQA AS PE Opportunities for Participation

Question 1

Give 3 characteristics of play.

Accepted Answer

Negotiable rules, Fun, Develop communication

Question 2

How is the voluntary sector run?

Accepted Answer

By volunteers, financed by fees, run on profit - loss basis.

Question 3

Which of the following did not help 19th century public schools to spread rational recreation?

Accepted Answer

Transport

Question 4

Which of the following is not a characteristic of active leisure?

Accepted Answer

Formal

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of physical education?

Accepted Answer

Develops fair play

Question 6

Which of the following is not a reason as to why the participation of women in sport improved?

Accepted Answer

Introduction of laws banning men only sports clubs.

Question 7

What are the main aims of the National Curriculum for Physical Education?

Accepted Answer

Improve health/fitness. Learn physical/social skills

Question 8

Why might there be lower participation rates among some ethnic minority groups?

Accepted Answer

Conflict with religious beliefs.

Question 9

What would be an example of a technical development of ‘rational recreation?’

Accepted Answer

Rules and officals

Question 10

What is meant by the termrational recreation? Choose 3 words that best describe it.

Accepted Answer

Regular fixtures, Fair play and sportsmanship, Spectators as well as players

Question 11

Which 3 activties could be found in popular recreation?

Accepted Answer

Mob football, Cock fighting, Rugby

Question 12

Which of the following is not a characteristic of public sector provision?

Accepted Answer

High fees

Question 13

Give 3 key terms to describe 'discrimination.'

Accepted Answer

Prejudice, Treating people unfairly, Based on stereotyping

Question 14

Name 3 benefits to students of participating in outdoor and adventurous activities.

Accepted Answer

Appreciation of natural environment, Decision making, Acquire new/different skills

Question 15

What are the three key aims of Sport England?

Accepted Answer

Grow, Sustain, Excel

Question 16

Which of the following is not a sport classification on the National Curriculum for PE?

Accepted Answer

Fitness

Question 17

Name 3 Sport England initiatives.

Accepted Answer

This Girl Can, Just Do It, Sport Action Zones

Question 18

What were the characteristics and purposes of military drill?

Accepted Answer

Static. Taught by ex army. Weapon familiarity.

Question 19

Whch 3 terms describe sport?

Accepted Answer

Voluntary, Committed, Serious

Question 20

Name 3 reasons why the majority of sports were rationalised in the 19th century.

Accepted Answer

Industrialisation, Society became civilised, Transport developed

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