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Student 2 page 2: High Merit. Sports - why getting involved is good for us!. Explain the significance for self, others, and society of a sporting event, physical activity or festival. Why sports are important to ME. Involved in surf lifesaving and netball Love mountain biking in the weekends
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Student 2 page 2: High Merit Sports - why getting involved is good for us! Explain the significance for self, others, and society of a sporting event, physical activity or festival
Why sports are important to ME • Involved in surf lifesaving and netball • Love mountain biking in the weekends • Lots of positive experiences in recent P.E unit • Lots of enjoyment/satisfaction • Keeps me fit and healthy
Is sport important to OTHERS? • I have lots of friends who play sport • My family are all successful in their chosen sports • Our school not known for sporting ability • Other schools are top in some sports
Is sport important to SOCIETY? • Sport is everywhere in society eg news media • Gives people something to do 'a kid in sport stays out of court' • Keeps people fit eg 30mins a day for adults to maintain fitness • Is fun and entertaining • Lots of opportunities to be involved in the community • Money to be made eg gear and franchises
Three girls - different perspectives • Britta - exchange student from Germany improved mental toughness and social skills from playing rugby • My Grandma - Masters athlete still competing in her 70s an inspiration to me and others • My cousin - 4years old and into everything kidsfun gym swim school Peewee soccer
Sports Afternoon • Opportunity to promote sport and raise profile in the school • Something that appeals to the majority • New opportunities for students to find things they are good at • Contribution to healthy lifestyle for teens • Improved mental health • Promotes lifelong participation
Resources • http://www.johnkey.co.nz/archives/414-SPEECH-Sport-for-young-Kiwis-a-National-priority.html • SPARC • Sports Coordinator Survey 2010 • http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/active_kids_less_likely_to_develop_depression