Chapter 3 - Leisure Provision Flashcards
(26 cards)
Characteristics of public sector
Funded by tax Non-exclusive Run by local council or government For public need/want Non-profit
Define the public sector
Active leisure opportunities provided by local authorities.
E.g public park and leisure centre
Objectives of public sector
Widen Participation Best value Under-representation Affordable Wide range of Facilities
Difference between dual and joint use
Dual - school facilities but community has access when not being used by school
Joint - both school and community fund facilities and both run/use it
Advantages of dual/joint use
School profit
Community benefit
Facilities used to maximum potential
Schools in central locations
Disadvantages of dual/joint use
Time clashes
Over usage of facilities
Equipment damaged
Dual - only access at certain times
Definition of private sector
Business operations offering active leisure opportunities with the ultimate aim of making a profit
Characteristics of private sector
Exclusive
Privately owned
Trade on profit-and-loss
High quality service and facilities (at a price)
Objectives of private sector
Profit
High quality service and facilities
Definition of voluntary sector
Organisations owned and managed by members in a voluntary basis and trade in break-even basis.
Characteristics of voluntary sector
Run by members/volunteers
Run on profit-and-loss
Financed by members and fundraising
Sometimes owned by members
Objectives of voluntary sector
Provide for grass-roots participation
Increase performance levels
Provide opportunities for people to meet others with similar interests
Advantages of public sector
Increase participation from under represented groups
Activities can be run at loss if for public good
Affordable
Disadvantages of public sector
Lower quality facilities
Less funding in poor areas
Slow to respond to market demand as have to consult public
Advantages of private sector
React quickly to market demand
More flexible
Meets individual needs
Disadvantages of private sector
Expensive
Restricted membership
Social exclusivity
Advantages of voluntary sector
Wide variety of activities
Non-profit
Helps build community
Wide ability range
Disadvantages of voluntary sector
Needs volunteers
Unplanned and unregulated
Coaching is variable
Best value, what are the 4 C’s
Challenge
Consult
Compare
Compete
What is the DCMS
The department of culture,media and sport
From the playground to the podium
What is UK sport
Responsible for elite athletes
What is Sport England
Responsible for grass roots participation
Advise, invest and promote community sport
Work alongside NGB’s and county and community sport networks
What is structure of sport England
Central base in London
9 regions
What is sport England funding
Exchequer funding from government
Lottery funding
