Deck 9: Sport and Health Promotion Katie Rowe, Katja Siefken

Question 1

Define the term health and outline the three key dimensions of health highlighted in this text.

Answer 1

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Question 2

Governments across the globe often encourage sport organisations and stakeholders to contribute to broader health objectives. Discuss why this is the case and explain which form of sport development this can be classified as.

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Question 3

Name and describe two initiatives that have been introduced across the globe to promote health through sport.

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Question 4

What is VicHealth and how does this organisation encourage health promotion outcomes through sport?

Question 5

Why do sport organisations sometimes find it challenging to work towards health promotion objectives?

Question 6

What involvement does the World Health Organization have in encouraging physical activity across the globe?

Question 7

What particular challenges might one face when introducing a health promotion project in an unknown cultural context? What strategies could be used to manage these challenges?

Question 8

What are the reasons for the increased need for health promotion initiatives globally?

Question 9

From a sport provider to health promoter, what challenges are sport organisations faced with when providing health promotion initiatives?