sport England, CSP's and national partners

Question 1

health benefits to raising participation

Answer 1

decreased risk of heart disease / stroke
avoidence of high/low blood pressure
decreased risk of type 2 diabetes
maintaining a healthy weight / decreased risk of obesity
strengthening of bones and muscles
improved mental health and stress management
decreased risk of some cancers

Question 2

fitness benefits to raising participation

Answer 2

improved posture
improved CV endurance
improved muscular endurance / strength
improved flexibility
improved agility / balance / coordination
improved speed / power
improved reaction time

Question 3

social benefits to raising participation

Answer 3

releases serotonin making people feel happier and better about themselves
improves sleep patterns enhancing moods and relationships
increased confidence and self esteem - more likely to take part in regular classes / exercise
introduces us to new people who share a common interest and develops new friendships/relationships

Question 4

what is sport englands main target and how do they try to achieve this

Answer 4

to ‘create a sporting habit for life’
by working with a range of partners locally and nationally to try and achieve its mission

Question 5

what are CSP’s and how many do sport england have

Answer 5

sport england have 49 County Sport Partnerships spread across the country so that programmes can be delivered regionally and locally to meeet specific local needs

these CSP’s are now called ‘active partnerships’

Question 6

what 5 sport/physical activity providers do active partnerships work with

Answer 6

local authorities
health organisations
NGB’s
sports clubs
schools/education providers

Question 7

why do sport england provide help to local authorities etc.

Answer 7

to help more people create a sporting habit for life
create more opportunities for young people to play sport
nurture and develop talent
provide fascilities in the right place
support local authorities and unlock local funding
ensure real oppertunities for communities

Question 8

what national partners do sport england work with

Answer 8

activity alliance
a national charity aiming to increasing participation in sport among disabled people

sporting equals
promote participation among disadvantaged communities and ethnic minorities

women in sport
aims to break down the barriers for women and girls in sport

street games
national charity dedicated to developing sport within disadvantaged communities