sport england Flashcards
What is Sport England?
One of the most important organizations that has been set up by the government to help to provide increased opportunities for participation in physical activity
How much will Sport England invest between 2012 and 2017?
They will invest over £1 billion of National Lottery and Exchequer funding in various organizations and projects
How will Sport England help up to 46 of the national governing bodies (NGBs)?
They will received £120 million between 2009 and 2013
How much will organizations identified as national partners receive?
Approximately £10 million
How much have children and young people received?
Through the NGBs and county sports partnerships, they have received approximately £28 million
What does open funding make money available for?
Small grants (£7 million of lottery money); inspired grants (£10 million of lottery money); and protecting playing fields (£3 million of lottery money)
What is mixed funding based around?
The legacy of the successful London 2012 Olympics with £30 million available from 2012 to 2015
What else is Sport England responsible for?
Allocating other National Lottery funding depending on how much is allocated to it by the government. This amount can vary from year to year
What do Sport England provide, regarding facilities?
They provide a range of facilities and planning services that are linked to helping to plan for good sports facilities to be used now and in the future
What help to Sport England give?
Help is given to assist in the planning of good facilities
Why does Sport England specifically focus on protecting playing fields?
There was a period where many schools and local authorities were selling these to raise money
Why are grants made available?
To help provide facilities through what is known as the Iconic Facilities Funding, and smaller grants for some other facilities funding are also available
What is an aim of Sport England?
To improve facility design and concentrate on modernization of facilities to help to raise standards
What is Sport England committed to with participation levels?
Carrying out research in order to track the progress of its aim to grow and sustain participation in sport
What does the Active People Survey do?
This measures how many people participate, who they are, what sports they do, and how those factors can vary across the different regions of England
When is the Active People Survey reported?
This is reported each year as “Sport facts” when the results are published in December
What is the specific stated aim of Sport England?
Finding out why people play sport, what keeps them engaged, and why they drop out
What links have been identified by Sport England with participation levels?
The effect that economic conditions have on participation in sport and this is connected to the economic recessions that the country has experienced
What has Sport England committed to with priority groups?
“…helping people and communities across the country create a sporting habit for life…”
Who does Sport England create opportunities for?
Young people to play sport
What does the “Give sport a go” initiative do?
It links with the NGBs to inform any potential participants about programs which are running or their nearest clubs
What is one of the identified 19 sporting segments for specific consideration?
“Supportive Single” is the name given to the least active ‘segment’ who have been identified as likely to be mothers aged between 18 and 25
What are some other specifically identified groups by Sport England?
The disabled, women, and certain ethnic groups
