Global Perspectives and Sports Performance Review

Practice flashcards covering Global Perspectives key terms, research sources, and the benefits of sports and recreation.

What is the definition of a perspective according to the notes?

A perspective is a way of looking at something, which is shaped by an individual's unique life experiences, culture, and beliefs.

List the 'Six Pillar We Practice' as identified in the global perspective notes.

Research, Analysis, Evaluation, Reflection, Collaboration, and Communication.

Within the context of understanding perspectives, what is a 'Fact'?

Something that can be proven true.

How is 'Opinion' defined in the lecture notes?

What someone believes or feels.

What is a 'Prediction'?

A guess about something that might happen in the future.

Define 'Value Judgment' based on the transcript.

Deciding if something is right, wrong, good, or bad based on your beliefs.

What does it mean to have 'Bias'?

Favouring one side, person, or group over another in an unfair way.

What is 'Vested interest'?

Having a personal stake in something which causes a person to be biased towards it.

Define 'Generalization' as used in the notes.

A statement suggesting that something is true all the time when it is only true some of the time, or applying sample characteristics to a whole population.

What is 'Evidence' according to the transcript?

Information about a global issue that helps to develop understanding or prove that something is true or false.

How are 'Values' defined?

Beliefs or principles that individuals or groups consider important, which guide behavior, shape opinions, and influence decisions.

According to the command terms, what does 'Identify' mean?

Name, select, or recognise.

What does the command term 'Describe' require a student to do?

State the main features of a topic or give characteristics.

What is the definition of the command term 'Explain'?

Set out purposes, reasons, or mechanisms; make relationships between things clear and support with relevant evidence.

What does it mean to 'Evaluate' in an academic context?

Judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

How is 'Analyse' defined in the notes?

Examine in detail to show meaning, identify elements, and the relationship between them.

What are 'Primary Sources' and provide examples from the text.

Raw data or original sources of information before analysis; examples include interviews, speeches, diaries, and birth certificates.

What is the definition of 'Secondary Sources'?

Sources that analyse or interpret primary data without offering new evidence, such as biographies, textbooks, and editorials.

Give examples of 'Tertiary Sources' mentioned in the lecture.

Bibliographies, abstracts, library catalogues, databases, literature reviews, ChatGPT, and Gemini.

What are the identified strengths and weaknesses of Primary Research?

Strengths include being original and providing specific data, while being time consuming and costly are listed as weaknesses.