Lesson 7

Question 1

What must you do prior to writing a sports development proposal

Answer 1

• conduct research to identify a NEED
• consider the initiatives’ impact on environments
• create a rationale

Question 2

Define proposal

Answer 2

A plan or suggestion, especially a form or written one, put forward for consideration by others

Question 3

Define rationale

Answer 3

A set of reasons for a course of action

Question 4

What research is needed prior to writing a proposal

Answer 4

Investigate current trends

Question 5

What is the structure of a proposal

Answer 5

• Aims
• Performance Indicators
• Proposed Activities
• Timeframe
• Realistic Costs
• Resources

Question 6

What’s included in the ‘aims’ section in a proposal

Answer 6

• link to increasing participation
• must be inclusive and encouraging participation from marginalised groups
• linked to the development of an event , initiative or facility

Question 7

What’s included in the ‘performance indicators’ section in a proposal

Answer 7

The criteria used to determine the success of the plan/proposal

E.g. total participation rates, participation rate from a target group, a reduction in crime rates etc.

Question 8

What’s included in the ‘proposed activities’ section in a proposal

Answer 8

Must show intention to fulfil a need within society

E.g. participation events, charity events, social events etc.

Question 9

What’s included in the ‘timeframe’ section in a proposal

Answer 9

An appropriate timeframe suitable to the desired outcome (realistic)

Question 10

What’s included in the ‘realistic costs’ section in a proposal

Answer 10

Realistic costs that are suitable, affordable and believable to entice investors to fund the cause

Question 11

What’s included in the ‘resources’ section in a proposal

Answer 11

Touch on resources needed to deliver the plan

Three types of resources

• Human Resources (staff available)
• financial resources (investment needed to carry out the plan)
• physical resources (facilities, equipment)