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Which one of the following best describes the role of the Department of
Health in Sport in the UK?
(a)They help to organise sporting events
(b)They help to teach people to be better at sport
(c) They want to use sport as a way of raising money
(d)They want to encourage people to be more active

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(d) They want to encourage people to be more active

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Which one of the following is a sports development initiative that the Department of Health is responsible for?

(a) Sport Relief
(b) Couch to 5k
(c) This Girl Can
(d) Street Games

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(b) Couch to 5k

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Describe how the Department for Education (DE) is involved with the organisation of sport in the uk

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  1. Determine amount of Physical Education in the national
    curriculum/What is included in the PE curriculum
  2. Funding for school PE / PE and Sport Premium
  3. Support initiatives such as the school games programme
  4. Protect school playing fields
  5. (Works with Sport England to) train teachers/organise CPD
  6. Encourage healthy lifelong participation
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UK Sport has responsibility to bid for major sporting events.

True/False

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True

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Name two International Governing Bodies of sport.

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FINA
FIFA
IAAF
IOC

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National Governing Bodies (NGBs) have a number of roles and responsibilities to fulfil within their sport; one of these is to organise competitions and tournaments.

Describe the other roles and responsibilities of an NGB.

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  1. Setting / enforcing of rules and regulations
  2. Increasing participation rates in their sport
  3. Development of grassroots sport and initiatives (e.g. The
    Great Tennis Weekend)
  4. Providing education to athletes and performers e.g. healthy
    lifestyles
  5. Training coaches/officials providing the framework for coaches
    (e.g. FA Level 1)
  6. Providing funding for a specific reason e.g. facilities / staffing
    and equipment
  7. Promote ethics e.g. Anti-discrimination/ anti-doping or values
    e.g. fair play
  8. Working with international governing bodies / named
    organisations (e.g. Sport England)
  9. Talent ID and pathway progression
  10. Promote/recognise the role of volunteers
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Give a characteristic of an individual who is at each stage.

Excellence
Performance
Participation
Foundation

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Foundation - beginner / novice / trial and error / developing
basic / fundamental skills such as running, jumping, hitting a
ball.

Participation - being able to take part in a sport or activity /
taking part in school or club team / fewer errors in
performance / enjoyment.

Performance - opportunity to improve sporting ability /
county /regional / youth academy / regular training sessions.

Excellence - development of performance excellence / elite
level / international or national standard / playing at
representative level, country professional/it is your main
job/employment.

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One of the roles involved within sports development is that of a coach or a leader.
Describe how a coach or leader’s delivery might differ when helping a performer at each stage.

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  1. Foundation - visual guidance or demos / break skills into
    parts / lots of praise/ encouragement / may use supportive
    aids or equipment (e.g. floats, arm bands)
  2. Participation - verbal guidance / encouragement / sports-
    specific drills / develop technical skills / more structured or
    conditioned practices
  3. Performance - tactical development / refining skills / focus
    on opponents strengths/weaknesses / some analysis of own
    performance )
  4. Excellence - critical analysis of performance / video
    analysis / use other specialist coaches (e.g. conditioning,
    psychologist)
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One of the reasons for encouraging people to get involved in sport is because it is a good way to develop and promote values.
Identify three values that can be developed through sport and give an example for each one.

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  1. (value) fair play/ sportsmanship
    (example) abiding by rules / sporting behaviour towards
    opponents
  2. (value) teamwork
    (example) supporting other people on your team / working
    together to achieve a result
  3. (value) respect
    (example) accepting an official/referees decision without
    reacting angrily
  4. (value) tolerance
    (example) Understanding of people with different abilities/
    skill levels
  5. (value) inclusion
    (example) a sports team or club with members from
    different areas/backgrounds/races/religions
  6. (value) citizenship
    (example) helping to run a community team or club
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Describe the potential physiological impact of physical activity on children/adolescents
(11 to 15-years old).

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  1. A reduction in body fat
  2. Generation of a healthy body weight/weight loss/manage
    weight/ reduce obesity
  3. Improved bone health/reduce the risk of osteoporosis in
    later life/strengthen bones
  4. Improved cardiovascular health
  5. A more efficient metabolism
  6. Strengthen joints
  7. Improved flexibility / improved movement I
  8. Improved muscular strength and endurance
  9. Reduced risk of various illnesses/health conditions
  10. Improved respiratory health
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Other than for measuring performance, identify the other two possible measures used to determine the success of a sports development initiative.

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  1. Levels of participation (e.g. how many people participate)
  2. Impact on society (e.g. related to initiatives such as reducing
    obesity)
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One method for measuring performance is through external assessment. Identify two other methods for measuring performance within sports development.

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  1. Benchmarks and quality schemes (e.g. Clubmark)

2. Self-assessment

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The Active People survey is one method of collecting data concerning participation rates in sport in the UK.
Describe four disadvantages of using surveys as a method of measuring participation in physical activity.

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  1. You may not get accurate valid responses / results
  2. May not get honest answers / they can lie
  3. People completing the survey may not feel comfortable
    answering some questions / provide partial answers
  4. People completing the survey may not understand the
    question
  5. Closed questions /Yes-No / limited in the questions you can
    ask
  6. Respondents can get bored / may not take seriously
  7. Data errors occur if questions are missed out
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The Six Nations rugby championship is an international sporting event.

TRUE/FALSE

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TRUE

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Sport in the UK is funded in a variety of ways. One of these ways is through government funding.
Identify two other sources of funding sport in the UK with examples.

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  1. National Lottery
  2. Example: provide funding for facilities
  3. Sports,clubs/membership fees/
  4. Example: Fees used to buy equipment / pay for officials
  5. Sponsorship
  6. Example: Money used to buy kit, company name sponsoring
    the event or team
  7. Charity e.g. Princes Trust
  8. Example: Grant given for coaches to acquire qualifications.
    Donations / fundraising/ gift aid
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A television advertising campaign is one way that sports development can be promoted.
Describe three other ways that a sports development initiative can be promoted.

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  1. Social media/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram
  2. Local newspaper
  3. Radio
  4. Leaflet drop
  5. Posters
  6. Word of mouth/ taster session through clubs/schools
  7. Guest speaker / role model
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As sport performers develop to higher levels, the benefits they receive can increase.
Describe the benefits gained by being successful at sport for an elite performer like
Usain Bolt.

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  1. Financial rewards
  2. Sponsorship deals (e.g. Usain Bolt and Puma)
  3. Becoming a positive role model
  4. Access to high quality coaches
  5. Access to high quality support networks (e.g. sports
    medicine)
  6. Opportunity to use the best facilities and equipment (e.g. St
    Georges Park)
  7. Travel the world when competing
  8. Celebrity status / recognition / reputation / media coverage
  9. Career opportunities in sport after finishing playing (E.g.
    media work, paid personal appearances)
  10. Legacy / medals / records titles /
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There are many organisations and departments that are involved in the organisation of sport
in the UK.
(a) In addition to the Department for Culture Media and Sport, identify two other Governmental departments who are involved in the organisation of sport in the uk.

A

Department for health

Department of education

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Describe how the Department for Culture, Media and Sport is involved with the
organisation of sport in the UK.

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  1. Works with the Department of Education and/or Department of
    Health
  2. Increases participation/get people involved
  3. Funds Sport England/UK sport
  4. Promotes lifelong involvement amongst 14-25 year olds
  5. Contributes to the ‘school games programme’
  6. Provides more opportunities to play (competitive) sport
  7. Promotes major sporting events throughout the UK
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In the UK various organisations are involved with sport and physical activity; one such organisation is Sport England.

Describe the work of Sport England.

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  1. Increases participation/gets more people involved/try to reduce
    dropout/more involved at grass roots level/foundation level
    2.Launches campaigns/initiatives
  2. Supports the government targets
  3. Provides or distributes lottery or government funding
    5.Promotes or encourages volunteers/coaches/leadership/officials
    6.Targets priority groups (e.g. Disabled)
  4. Works with other organisations (e.g. NGB/YST/UK Sport/SP/School Games/National Lottery)
  5. Responsible for funding some elite sports. e.g. squash/netball)
  6. Provides information and expertise (Active Lives/people survey)
    10.Protects community playing fields/provides community facilities
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Worldwide sport is controlled by International Governing Bodies, Committees and
Federations.
Give one example of an International Governing Body and describe the role of that organisation.

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(Sub Max 1 mark)
1. E.g. of IGB such as FIFA/IOC/FINA/IAAF/IRF
(Sub Max 4 marks)
2. Promotes the game/event/increases participation
3. Organises tournaments/events/decide on host nation
4. Creates and amends the laws of the game (FIFA)
5. Uses the game/event to unite people/remove barriers
6. Uses the game/event to improve education
7. Uses the game/event to improve ethics and fair play
8. Tackles drug problems
9. Promotes equality in sport and the participation of women

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The sports development continuum is a model that represents the stage a person is performing at in a particular sport.
(a) Describe the participation stage of the sports development continuum.

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  1. School, amateur or club team involvement
  2. Extra-curricular
  3. Recreational involvement
  4. For health and fitness
  5. Take part for friendship/social reasons
  6. Take part for fun and enjoyment
  7. Do it as a hobby/chosen to do it
  8. Done in their own time (leisure time)
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Give two characteristics of an individual currently performing at the excellence level of the sports development continuum and describe the support needed for someone to perform at that level.

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  1. High levels of commitment/motivation/dedication/Mental strength
    (& tenacity) of performer
  2. Serious competitor/Experience of winning and losing/extensive
    knowledge of sport
  3. Engages in activities which are highly organised
  4. It’s their job/professional
  5. High levels of skill and /or fitness/playing at national level
  6. Adept at dealing with media coverage/spectators and
    fans/sportsmanship and gamesmanship/
    prizes/trophies/fame/recognition

Sub Max 4 marks for support needed to achieve excellence
(points 7-15 on MS)
7. NGB support and influence
8. Employment/college support to allow a dedicated time for
training and performing
9. Use of modern technology design and/or availability
10. Have access to top quality facilities/equipment
11. Have access to sports science support
12. Have access to high quality coaching
13. Parental support/transport the person to tournaments and/or
events
14. Financial support/funding/sponsorship to buy equipment/entry
fees

24
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Identify two national governing bodies in sport

A

FIFA
FINA
IAAF
IOC

25
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Which of the following is not a role of sports organisations in the UK.
Put a tick (1) in the box next to the one correct answer.

(a) Setting of rules and regulations
(b) Increasing participation
(c) Generating profits
(d) Training coaches

A

(c) Generating profits

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UK Sport provides strategic support for its world-class coaches when working with elite performers. One way that they do this is through investment in performance analysis.
Describe how performance analysis will support coaches and improve elite level sport.
A
  1. Allows focus on strengths and weaknesses of players /What the
    performer needs to improve on
  2. Uses video platforms e.g. Dartfish/slow motion replays
  3. Support the training environment through use of video/data
    monitoring-statistical data e.g. GPS trackers/amount of
    successful passes made/tackles made
  4. Enhances performance / Helps them progress
  5. Understand where performers are in terms of their performance
  6. Uses video/data in real-time to provide improved feedback during
    performance
  7. Allows focus on strengths and weaknesses of opposition players
  8. Provides post event analysis
27
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Describe four positive impacts which lottery funding has on sport other than improving elite level performance.

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  1. Provides economic benefits g urban regeneration
  2. Supports the generation of more full-time jobs in sport
  3. Improves health
  4. By providing opportunities to take part in initiatives/events/comps
  5. To increase participation
  6. Improvements in attainment in schools/increased progression to higher education/
  7. Improve self-esteem of people playing in sport
  8. Reduce crime rates/Anti-social behaviour
  9. Improves facilities/equipment
28
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The School Games, which is funded by Sport England and delivered by the Youth Sport
Trust, is a sports initiative which provides chances for young people to take part in
different sports events within their schools and between schools, at local, regional and
national level.
Suggest the possible benefits for schools and their students in participating in such an
initiative.

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  1. Provides more opportunities/new experiences for those not engaged in competitive
    sport
  2. Provides access to a range of competition formats
  3. Develops a young person’s skills/values
  4. Develops active/healthier lifestyles
  5. Allows young people to challenge themselves/be competitive
  6. Allows young people to have fun/enjoyment
  7. Develops leadership skills through volunteer roles e.g. officials
  8. Develops experience of emotions linked to winning and losing
  9. May improve attainment/engagement in school
  10. Compliments other school initiatives/improves extra-curricular clubs/improves
    school networks
  11. Increases the reputation/standing of the school
29
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Describe the benefits of sports development on 50 plus years.

A
  1. Helps maintain cognitive skills/thinking
  2. Reduces cardiovascular risk/heart disease/stroke/help
    reduce blood pressure
  3. Helps maintain ability to carry out daily tasks
  4. Improves mental health/improves mood/self-
    esteem/reduces risk of depression/boost confidence
  5. Meet new people/social benefits
  6. Manage their weight/reduce obesity/lower cholesterol
  7. Maintain muscle tone
  8. Reduces the risk of bone/joint disorders (eg.
    osteoporosis /arthritis)
  9. Maintain or improve their mobility/flexibility
  10. Reduces the risk of falls
  11. Improve quality of life/live longer/increase life expectancy
30
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Name two examples of European governing bodies in sport.

A 
UEFA
European Boxing Union 
European cricket council
Badminton Europe 
Rugby Europe
Netball Europe
31
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Sport England is responsible for bidding to host major sporting events

TRUE/FALSE?

A

FALSE

32
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UK Sports main role is to provide funding for Olympic and Paralympic sports and athletes

TRUE/FALSE?

A

TRUE

33
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The sport and recreation alliance is a NGB for activities not recognised by Sport England.

A

FALSE

34
Q

National governing bodies have a number of roles and responsibilities to fulfil within their
sport; one of these is sports development.
Describe other roles and responsibilities of a national governing body (NGB) of sport.

A
  1. Setting of rules and regulations
  2. Organising competitions/tournaments/initiatives/events
  3. Increasing participation rates
  4. Involvement with target groups
  5. Talent development
  6. Raising awareness/increased publicity/promote sport
  7. Develop grassroots (e.g. Just Play)
  8. Providing education to athletes and performers Eg Anti-
    doping/nutrition/equality
  9. Training coaches/officials providing the framework for
    coaches (e.g. FA Level 1)
  10. Providing/distribute funding
35
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Sporting organisations within the UK work together. One such relationship is between a national governing body (NGB) and Sport England.

Describe how a national governing body (NGB) and Sport England work together.

A
  1. Improve provision/opportunity/increase participation/eg set
    up competitions/events
  2. Meet government recommendations for physical activity
    for 14-25 year olds
  3. Reducing barriers for under-represented groups (e.g.
    Female) /more accessible for target groups
  4. Develop projects aimed at disabled people to increase
    participation
  5. Provides funding for NGB elite development programmes
  6. Improves coaching standards (through The Coaching
    Plan)
  7. Help support the delivery of Whole Sport Plans
  8. Provides safeguarding and support resources to the
    NGB’s
  9. Deliver ‘The High Performing NGB programme.
  10. Develop grass roots provision to identify and develop
    talent.
36
Q

There are many different roles involved in sports development.

Identify three different sports development roles and describe how each one can be
important in the delivery of sports development.

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  1. Coach
    2 PE Teacher
  2. Sports Leader/Development officer
  3. Official
  4. Provides coaching points for skill development
  5. Provides feedback before/during/after performance
  6. Make sport enjoyable
  7. Encourage all ages and ability/target groups to
    participate/increase participation
  8. Understand rules and regulations/make activity safe
  9. Ensure fairness and respect/values
  10. Encourage lifelong participation
  11. Develop community sport
  12. Organise competitions
  13. Be a good role model/Inspirational
37
Q

One of the reasons for putting on a sports development event or initiative is to support
social policy, such as reducing discrimination or improving public health.
Explain how a sports development event or initiative can support social policy.

A
  1. Provides opportunities for those who may not have
    traditionally participated (e.g. BAME groups/females)
  2. Reduce crime levels by offering alternatives (e.g.) Kickz
    programme/stay off the streets
  3. Education on social issues such as drug awareness and
    healthy eating
  4. Provides role models/promote values for young people
  5. Tackle health initiatives such as obesity (e.g. Change for
    life›/reduce strain on the NHS
  6. Creates opportunities for volunteering / involvement
  7. Develop leadership qualities of the local community
  8. Improve social cohesion by bringing different people
    together/teamwork/increased awareness of different
    beliefs/cultures
38
Q

The Great British Tennis Weekend.

Who is it run by?
Who can take part?

A

Lawn Tennis Association.

Offered to players regardless of age, background or ability.

39
Q

Swim 21.

Aims and where they try to implement these?

A

Aims to increase quality of local swimming clubs by trying to keep and increase members, volunteers, coaches and officials and to raise standards across aquatic sport.

40
Q

Chance to Shine.

Aims?
What do they do?

A

Their objective is to increase participation of cricket in schools and local communities.
Support events such as Yorkshire Tea Cricket Week, Chance to Shine Schools Cup as well as supplying downloadable resources to help support cricket.

41
Q

What are key aspects of ‘Olympism’?

A

1) Combining sport, education and culture
2) The promotion of effort, good educational examples and respect for ethical principles.
3) Creating peace through sporting education, promoting friendship, fair play and unity, without discrimination.

42
Q

How do the Olympics seek to promote ‘Olympism’?

A

1) Sport for all
2) Development through Sport
3) Women and Sport
4) Education through Sport
5) Peace through Sport
6) Sport and Environment

43
Q

How does FIFA help with within communities?

A

They improve education, health, social cohesion, equality and leadership opportunities.

44
Q

What initiatives does FIFA World Cup have?

A

Handshake for Peace - symbolise and promote peace, respect, friendship and fair play.
Football for Hope - focuses on health, education, social integration, equality and the development of leadership amongst young people by providing resources, finance and knowledge support to community based organisations.
FIFA Development work has invested several billion dollars in football development to minimise the differences between developed and developing football countries. It promotes fair play, health, education and discipline.

45
Q

What are some characteristics of sports development initiatives and events?

A 
Purpose and Aim
Scale
Organisations Involved
Funding and Investment
Duration
46
Q

What are the areas of Purpose and Aim?

A

Specific target areas e.g sport England aims to get more people playing sport.
Improving facilities.
Government initiatives e.g Sport England aim to help community sport participation flourish and focus on school games.
Public awareness e.g promoting disability sport being promotes by the IPC.
Fashion e.g the more participants are exposed to promotional material the more they’ll by more fashionable an technologically advanced equipment.

47
Q

What Scales of Sports development and how/who are they impacted?

A

International Sports Development.
e.g the IOC have carried out initiatives such as;
The IOC sports kit - over 700,000 kits to young people and they have partnered with the UN to use sport to combat crime.
Nationally.
e.g the DCMS helped increase participation in sport by 15.5 million in the UK as of December 2012.
Regionally.
e.g county sports partnerships develop links with sport in the community and secondary schools.
Locally.
e.g PE and Sport Premium initiative distributing £450 million the help improve primary school level PE locally.
Plus Door Step Clubs receiving £250 million to deliver sport in deprived areas and in further educating colleges and coaches.

48
Q

What Organisations can be involved in sport development?

A

International Federations
NGBs
Voluntary Sports Clubs - with no volunteers who run these clubs sporting activity at grassroot level will not exist.
Partnerships. e.g Sport England and NGBs to deliver a range of increased sport opportunities.

49
Q

What sources of funding are there?

A

Government funding, is supporting initiatives being delivered by Sport England/Scotland/Wales/Ireland.
National Lottery, funding also goes to organisations such as Sport England/Scotland/Wales/Ireland.
The Princes Trust, supports a football initiative, which is funded by the Premier League and Professional Footballers Association.
Sponsorship, from commercial sectors comes in several guises. e.g Sainsburys which supports the School Games programme, however brands such as NIKE are most associated with supporting grassroots programmes.

50
Q

Examples of different duration of sport events?

A

London Olympics 2014
20th Commonwealth games 2014

Longer term.
Sainsburys School Games initiative began 2006
Princes Trust Football Initiative began 1997 positive impact on 22,550.

51
Q

Methods of promotion?

A

TV advertising - good for major events e.g Wimbledon and Rugby World Cup.
Social Media - national and regional and local level. Easy and immediate access people can have to promotion makes it affective.
Local/newspaper/radio - to promote local initiatives such as park runs, half and full marathons, as well as the programme of activities being supported by the local authority.

52
Q

What initiative does the IAAF have?

A

An athletics development programme linked to the London World Champions in 2017, LEAP (Leadership and Excellence in Athletics Programme) to develop athletics around the world. The programme will train federation staff, school teachers and youth leaders with the intention of increasing athletics participation on a long term basis.

53
Q

What event does Wimbledon have?

What does it do?

A

The Wimbledon Tennis Championships, globally recognised event that promotes tennis via education programme tours aimed at primary, secondary and higher education levels. These include literacy, history and art based activities as well as tennis and technology, nutrition, marketing, business planning and innovation for older ages groups.
They also promote playing through approximately 60 primary schools and the Road to Wimbledon to get junior players aged four or under to get involved in competitive tennis.

54
Q

Benefits for the sport for sports development.

A

Raising the profile of the sport. e.g through sponsorship.
Increased participation levels and general popularity of the sport, e.g Jaguar Land Rover has had a brand partnership with with Wimbledon and Sky with Cycling.

55
Q

Benefits to the performer(s)/participant(s) of sports development.

A

Financial gains to the performer, e.g prize money, sponsorship, salary.
Access to top level coaching, facilities, medical care/support. Sport England plus Sports Coach UK and other partners are developing a coaching plan.
Fame/social following/recognised

56
Q

Benefits for the providing organisation of sports development.

A

An enhanced reputation. Particularly so if initiatives they are involved in can clearly demonstrate an increase in participation and/or increased success at major international competitions.

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