GCSE PE

Topic 1.1.2 : Influences on taking part

StarterDifferent people take part in physical activity for different reasons

Consider why each of these might take part

By the end of today’s lesson you should be able to:

Identify the people that can influence your involvement in physical activity.

Objectives:

What/who has influenced you to take part in sport?

Discuss this with the person next to you and find out how they were influenced to take part in sport , then between you write down the different ways you could be influenced - Task 1, Page 2

Why did you become involved in sport?

People• Family:

• A family maybe keen on a particular activity because of family traditions passed on through generations.

• Parents can have a massive impact on a child’s participation in sport – how?

• A role model from within the family may be an inspiration to copy.

• Peers:• Peers are people of a similar age. If you have peers who

participate in sport you are more likely to get involved.• Page 4 – positive and negative influences of peers. In pairs• Discussion questions 1

• Role models:• Who is your sporting role model and why?• Following a sporting role-model can be the result of an

admiration for their sporting skill, personality or lifestyle.

Task 5With a member of the opposite sex you need to complete

the following task:

Come up with 3 role models from your favorite sports and after discussion with your partner write down why they

are your role models.

One of your pair will be picked at random to feedback to the class about your role models.

PeopleAre your role models similar or relevant to you?

Are your role models the same sex as you?

Are your role models the same race as you?

What are the positive things a role model can promote?

What are the negative things a role model can promote?

Sporting heroes

By the end of today’s lesson you should be able to:

Identify the people that can influence your involvement in physical activity.

Objectives:

Homework

Family – Task 3 and 4

Role Models – Task 6

Complete any notes missed during the lesson on the above factors.