Organisation and Structure of Sport and Active Leisure in the UK

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What are the key components of sports organisation in the UK?

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Sports participation and sports development, funding, grass roots development, professional sports performers’ participation.

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What sectors are involved in the sports industry in the UK?

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Public, private, voluntary sectors, third sector, public/private partnerships.

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What is the role of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)?

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Oversees the structure of sport in the UK.

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What are the sports councils in the UK?

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Sport England, Sport Scotland, Sport Wales, Sport Northern Ireland.

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What is UK Sport?

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A government agency responsible for investing in Olympic and Paralympic sport in the UK.

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What is the British Olympic Association?

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Also known as Team GB, it is the National Olympic Committee for Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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What are national governing bodies in UK sports?

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Local and regional governing bodies/federations, local sports clubs.