3.2 methods of measurement

Question 1

what are the methods of measuring performance?

Answer 1

benchmarks and quality schemes - a club mark
self and external assessments - on quest uk quality criteria
tangible rewards - winning/trophies

Question 2

what is a club mark

Answer 2

a national accreditation scheme

Question 3

what must be achieved to gain a clubmark

Answer 3

activities and programs
a duty of care and welfare
management
know club/community

Question 4

why is a clubmark used

Answer 4

to create safer, stronger and more successful clubs
promoting yourself

Question 5

quest uk quality self grading criteria

Answer 5

business and financial management
skill and continuous development
customer research

Question 6

what are the methods of measuring participation?

Answer 6

using surveys
the uptake/effect of NGB schemes (initiatives)

Question 7

what do surveys provide data on?

Answer 7

who participates in each sport, demographic breakdown - each target group
how they participate - clubs/memberships/volunteers
where they participate

Question 8

advantages of surveys:

Answer 8

representative
cost effective
quick
easy to administrate
remote
large range/number of data
specific design
info can be interpreted

Question 9

disadvantages of surveys:

Answer 9

bias
inaccurate results
question misunderstanding
limited questions to ask
un comfortability when answering
respondent becoming bored
data error from missing questions

Question 10

what is the whole sport plan

Answer 10

how sport England measure NGB impact on participation a strategic plan
it must demonstrate…
increase participation among adults and 14-25 year olds
high quality sporting experiences
HQ talent development

Question 11

example of measuring the uptake of NGB schemes

Answer 11

the swim 21 initiative

Question 12

what does the swim 21 initiative achieve

Answer 12

clubmark - well known
develop club management and structure to create best swimming environment
promote a safe and secure environment

Question 13

methods of measuring the impact on society?

Answer 13

start active stay active report
crime levels
health effects
Ofsted league tables - school attainment
anything else it is trying to achieve

Question 14

what is the start active stay active report?

Answer 14

a report that looks at the issues surrounding age groups in physical activity and provides recommendations to reduce these impacts

Question 15

impact on 0-5 year olds from physical activity?

Answer 15

• helping the to development

motor skill development
developing healthy body weight
skeletal and muscular development
psychological development
foundation for an active life

Question 16

impact on 5-18 year olds from physical activity?

Answer 16

reduced body fat
increased bone and cv health
increased psychological health
healthy body weight
efficient metabolism

Question 17

impact on 19-64 year olds from physical activity?

Answer 17

reduced risk of strokes/diabetes/osteoporosis and CHD (coronary hearts disease)
increased psychological health
positive impact on depression

Question 18

impact on 64+ year olds from physical activity?

Answer 18

increased cv function/strength and psychological wellbeing
cognitive ability - reduced chance of dementia
reduced likelihood of falling