2.1- Sports development roles

Question 1

Definition of sports development

Answer 1

Sports Development is an initiative which aims at promoting the development of sport and recreation activities with specific emphasis on more rural areas, schools, clubs and young people, making sure sport is available and ongoing for all people.

Question 2

Role of a coach in sports development

Answer 2

Make it enjoyable
Increasing intensity
Encouraging socially excluded groups
Build confidence
Provide both sport and social developments

Question 3

Role of a Leader in sports development

Answer 3

Support others
Generate commitment
Demonstrate drive and ambition
Flexibility 
Dealing with conflicts
Sound understanding of sport

Question 4

Role of a sports development officer in sports development

Answer 4

Encourage all ages and abilities
Include groups who might be excluded
Develop sports performance, community sports and selected groups

Question 5

Role of a PE teacher in sports development

Answer 5

Generate good physical habits
Use sport to generate educational messages
Build long term physical habits and participation beyond school
Use sport to develop academic performance

Question 6

Role of an official in sports development

Answer 6

Help increase participation and enjoyment
Enforce rules and regulations
Ensuring fairness is maintained