Sport England: Playing Human Nature!

With so many sports, and needs floating around, it is difficult to know which is the best way. They seem to dig deep; however the numbers have not increased much for participation. That is with all the investment put in. Human Nature is once again, as shown difficult to change. The NGBs, take a long time to look after; they really need to be spotless. We have been through it all before. Fitness, Health, funding, community, happiness, success. Also a few difficult areas which should not be mentioned at all. We do not want a negative attitude to develop. Keep it all positive and happy. You get a better response from people. There is a new study available, for everyone which will be published shortly. I doubt they will find anything new about human nature, the Medical field, Academics, and Experts who have written much on this subject, will be difficult to overtake. It is worth a try, you never know about all this. It is personal, the health issue, we are all so different. You cannot fit people in a box. As sally said: " I like coming here, they accept you as you are, not expect you to be something you are not, i am an over weight person, and have a skin condition, they were laughing about me on the bus-kids- they should shut up, or come up, and find out nicely ".

The sad fact is most peoples, experience of sport has been negative in some way. They did not fit: Make the team; unfairness; ability; low skills; Negativity; motivation; moving up too soon; moving down, coaching. Dealing with real life can be tough. It is easier not to play. As Ken versed: " I'm learning from your tricks of beating everyone, i am doing the same myself; and that is good, because every time i lose to you, i learn something ". Maybe, this report when it is published will come to new conclusions.

Understanding Participation in Sport and Physical Activity amongst Children and Adults

Consultant: Charlie Foster, British Heart Foundation Health Promotion Research Group, University of Oxford

Research
The aim of this study is to systematically examine UK published and unpublished qualitative research studies which have examined children and adults' reasons for participation and non-participation in sport.

The principle method for this study will be a systematic review of qualitative studies. In addition three other work areas have been identified:

A descriptive review of recent UK published quantitative surveys on attitudes to sport and physical activity

A review of psychological and ecological models of behaviour relevant to physical activity and sport adoption

A discussion of relevance of these findings for developing policies for sport and physical activity promotion.

This review will ultimately inform a programme of qualitative research, commissioned as a separate contract, which will examine the underlying factors that determine people's attitudes and propensity to take part in sport and physical activity.

Progress to date: Project complete

Reports
The final report will be available shortly

Source: Sport England

Welcome to our web site!

Happy sports, is the one you want to watch, it has it all, where fun, and enjoyment are concerned. We do not believe in winning at all costs; however the way to win, and get fit is to make a strong effort. We will be working with the big four: Football; Rugby; Cricket; and Tennis. Giving you our views, and pointers that will help them, improve there positions when they play. Many areas will be covered, which reflect sport and society, not only one, at least a few.

Three of the four have been played properly by our people, only at amateur level. Taking on the professionals would be a nightmare scenario, that is one area, you will be exposed: " Professionals and Amateurs should not mix ". GCSE Physical Education. We hope, to keep it apart, as much as possible. So go on, and have a look, you might get fit and happy, and make some new friends. We all need them sometimes, you really do need them when you lose: except you cannot find them, normal for rats to jump ship, when it is sinking. Never mind, new ones are around the corner, like this website.

We will also be exploring other sports as well, we want to keep it, all fair and square. You must think of others, and give them a chance, to put forth, there best effort. It is better, to do this, within your level, it is good for your mental health. As Tom Peters the Management expert said: " The winners are 1000% better than the rest ". I am not sure, if he wrote that, or said it. Please forgive me, No one in his or her right mind, would want to play, someone, that much better, it would knock your confidence. Maybe he was referring to Professional Sports, i would not be surprised it that exists within levels of some sports, the gap can be wide, even among amateur standards.