NEW Unit 3 LO3 Flashcards
Levels of Performance
Measured to assess both positive and negative aspects of the programme
Reasons to measure performance (5)
To what extent QOL improved
How social exclusion has been tackled
Increased awareness of the voluntary sector
How much sporting access has been widened
Level of excellence, innovation and educational activities developed
Level of Participation
Can be broken down by age group, gender, ethnicity, disability or socio-economic group.
Impact on society
Sports development has an impact on society both economically and health context.
Measuring Performance: Benchmarks
E.g. Clubmarks
A list of criteria which sports clubs must provide across 4 key areas of development
Help support clubs to attract funding and is a sign of a well run club.
NGBs and County Sports Partnerships role in Benchmarks
Have to complete a licensing process to demonstrate minimum standards are met
Measuring Performance: Self Assessments - Undertaken by who and what does it help?
Undertaken via use of Quest UK Quality Scheme for Sport and Leisure
Helps the club develop an innovative team, improved morale and results
How can self assessments be developed?
Via criteria such as business planning, financial management and continuous improvement.
Measuring Performance: External Assessments
Undertaken by Quest Scheme
Can involve mystery visits
Focusses on self assessment criteria for business planning and financial management assessed by external assessors
Measuring Participation: Active People
Active People measure participation levels in UK sport
Provides data on who, where (national/local etc) and how people participate.
Measuring Participation: Swim 21
Measures uptake of NGB schemes
Helps swimming clubs by providing a well known industry badge, develop club management and structure and provide a safe and secure environment for people.
How to measure impact on society
Start Active, Stay Active looking at range of issues for different age groups surrounding the use of physical activity
How does Sport England measures participation?
Whole Sport Plan
Which clearly demonstrates one or more of:
- Increased participation in 14-25 yo
- Increased adult participation
- High quality sporting experiences
- High quality talent development
- Disabled increased participation
Effects on 0-5 year olds (5)
Motor skill development
Healthy body development
Skeletal and muscular development
Physical activity foundations
Psychological development
Effects on 5-18 year olds (3)
Reduction in body fat
Increased bone health
Improved cardiovascular and psychological health
Effects on 19-64 year olds (5)
Decreased likelihood of CHD
Decreased likelihood of strokes
Decreased T2 diabetes
Decreased osteoporosis
Positive impact on depression
Effects on 65+ (3)
Improvements to cardiovascular function, strength and psychological wellbeing.
What are the 4 purposes of measurement
Demonstrate success
Justify funding
Identify improvements
Illustrate best practice
Demonstrating Success (3)
Improvement in fitness levels and health
Reduction in crime
Success at elite level
Examples of demonstrating success
London Olympics
Justifying funding (3)
Frequency of facility usage
Increasing participation of target groups
Publicised objectives of a programme
Identifying areas to improve
If it has achieved its stated outcomes and if it is worthy of ongoing support.
Best Practice (2)
How disabled or socially excluded people are included in a programme
How a particular coaching network undertakes continuous development and qualifications
