Sports participation pyramid

Question 1

Foundation

Answer 1

• the introductory stage
• bottom of the pyramid
• level containing most people
• level where people start or try a sport
• this level includes compulsory sport you do in school

Question 2

participation

Answer 2

• get to this stage when you choose to do sport
• sport is at a slightly higher level to what you do at foundation level but is not as competitive as the performer stage

Question 3

performer

Answer 3

• a player at this level is really good at their sport
• non-compulsory
• competitive
• where people play in leagues
• where skill is improved by coaching and competition

Question 4

elite/excellence

Answer 4

• only made up a few people
• people who are at national and international level
• requires a huge amount of skill and determination