Unit A - Assignment 1

What is meant by participation in sport?

• purposeful active participation in sports related physical activities performed during leisure-time.

• recreational sport, played in a competitive environment

• active participation is defined as activities played at the high intensity

• being involved with something worthwhile

Reasons people choose to participate in sport is because......

What is the main purpose of sport development?

• to encourage participation in specific target groups

• to encourage participation in sport

• allow everyone to play sport at elite level

• promote sports for funding and money

What are the 4 levels of the sport continuum?

• foundation, professional, performance, elite

• low, medium, high, middle

• performance, participation, foundation, elite

• performance, county, regional, district

What does Sport England provide to sports in the UK?

What is the difference between UK Sport and Sport England?

• Funding and Participation in football

• Elite Level and Foundation Level Sport

• Olympic athletes vs. professional athletes in sport

Explain what public, private and voluntary sectors are in sport?

Who is in charge of sport in the UK?

• Sport England

• UK Sport

• DCMS

• Private Sector Clubs

What are the main priorities of a sport council and can you provide your answer with an example?

Who is in charge of specific sports within the UK?

• The Public Sector

• UK Sport and Sport England

• DCMS

• National Governing Body (NGB)