PE Theory

PE Theory

1. Individual Differences

   • Age
     • Flexibility decreases with age
     • Strength decreases with age, however we dont reach maximum strength until we are fully grown
     • Oxygen capacity decreases with age
     • Skill level improves with age and experience
     • Injury recovery rates decrease with age
   • Disability
     • Types of disability
       • Physical- physical impairment
       • Mental- limits a persons ability to learn
       • Permanent- remain for life
       • Temporary- curable impairment
     • Inclusion
       • Paralympics
       • Adapted sports/equipment
       • Acess ramps
   • Gender
     • Body Shape
     • Women have less oxygen carrying capacity
     • Muscle strength
     • Women are more flexible
     • Maturity Levels
     • Women can be affected by hormonal changes
   • Physique
     • Endomorph
       • Pear Shaped
       • Pack members in a rugby scrum
       • Wide hips
     • Ectomorph
       • Stick like
       • Little muscle/body fat
       • Slender
     • Mesomorph
       • Wedge Shaped
       • Wide Shoulders
       • Suited for all sports
   • Enviroment
     • Weather
       • Travel to a warmer/colder climate
       • Competitions are cancelled if the weather is unsuitable
     • Pollution
       • Train/Compete indoors
       • Air Condition
     • Altitude
       • Train/live above sea level
     • Humidity
       • Drink water
     • Terrain
       • Travel to an area with your terrain
   • Training
     • Time
       • Profesionals have free choice
       • Amateurs have to train to become professionals but also have to work to fund it
     • Money
       • Facilities
       • Disposable income
   • Risk and Challenge
     • Risk
       • Stretch
       • Follow rules
       • Correct uniform
       • Correct equipment
     • Challenge
       • Challenge within activities
       • Challenging activities
   • Activity levels and needs