Chapter 11 - Leisure Provision Flashcards
What’s a public good?
An action by the national or local government that is deemed to meet the needs of the national or local community
Define the public sector?
Services that are provided by the national or local government, funded from taxation, provided and managed for the good of the local community
What are some examples of public sector facilities?
Multi-sport centres Swimming pools Sport pitches Parks Adventure play grounds Leisure pools Nature trails Skate parks Local sport halls
What is dual use?
A school sport and physical recreation facility that is used by the a school in the school hours for curricular and extra curricular use. But outside of there hours it’s used by the local community
What is joint use?
An extension of dual use, when a sport and physical recreation facility is planned and built to be used by a school and the local community
Define the private sector?
Active leisure and recreation facilities and services provided at a higher standard than public sector facilities. The prime aim is to make profit
What do private enterprises now offer opportunities for?
Squash and tennis Fitness and conditioning Outdoor and adventurous activities Children's play facilities Health and spa facilities Golf
What are the characteristics of the private sector?
Main objective to make profit
Provide high quality facilities
High memberships charges
Do not need to meet Government set standard
What are the characteristics of the public sector?
Not as high quality facilities Run by the local council Funding from lottery funding/tax Have to follow best value Have to meet standards set by the Government
Define voluntary sector provision
The provision of active leisure, recreation and sporting opportunities by individuals who don’t receive payment. Provision made by members for members
What are the characteristics of the voluntary sector?
Not-for-profit basis Funding from match fees Roles are filled by volunteers Receive grants from National Lottery, Sport England and other nation governing bodies Hold social activities for funding
What are the pros and cons of the private sector?
Advantages Can meet individual needs High quality facilities More experts Can resistive memberships as not to over crowd
Disadvantages Cost Waiting lists Social exclusivity/discrimination Sport may suffer from social discrimination
What are the pros and cons of the voluntary sector?
Advantages
Enthusiastic volunteers
Benifits the community directly (no tax)
Financial support
Disadvantages Unplanned Responsible for their own provision Continuity can't be guaranteed Grants can be reduced Can be socially exclusive
Define Best Value
A system of national performance indicators that show the quality of active leisure and physical recreation provision provided by the local council
State and describe the 4 C’s in best value?
Challenge - council ask themselves whether they are doing as well as they can
Consult - they consult with local communities and monitor customer satisfaction
Compare - compare their services against other councils and private and voluntary sectors. They have to show how beep they are doing against national best value performance indicators
Compete - councils have to show that their in-house services are the best way of managing their leisure and recreation provision.
