Sports Development Flashcards
Sports development continuum
Foundation, Participation, Performance, Excellence
Sports development definition
The development and promotion of sport for participation, performance and social benefit
3 sports development roles
Officials, PE teachers, Coaches
Purpose of sports development
Increase participation, promotion of values, support social policy, progression in sport
4 target groups
Females, disabled people, ethnic minorities, age groups
Barriers to participation for old people
Transport, opportunity, ability
Sports development officer role
Act as role models, ensure safety in sport
Participation stage feature
Performers may play for local team or participate in school extra curricular club
4 different values
Fair play, respect, inclusion, teamwork
5 barriers to participation
Cost, stereotypes, awareness, facilities, transport
Example of progression in talent
UK sport funding high quality facilities
What is a county sports partnership?
networks of local agencies working together to increase participation
Characteristics of sports development events/initiatives
Purpose/aim, scale, funding, organisations involved, duration
2 purposes of initiative/events
Target specific areas, meeting social needs
3 benefits of hosting an event
Increase tourism, create jobs, promotion of sport
Role of an official
Regulate sport, ensure fairness
3 benefits an individual will gain from volunteering
Meet new people
New skills
Gain recognition
How can events & initiatives benefit a sport
Attracts new sponsorship opportunities
PE teacher role
Encourage young ages & range of abilities to participate in sport
increasing participation aim
Aiming to get target groups active such as women
