Exam Questions Flashcards
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Describe how the Department for Culture, Media and Sport is involved with the organisation of sport in the UK
- Works with the Department of
Education and/or Department of Health - Increases participation/get people
involved - Funds Sport England/UK sport
- Promotes lifelong involvement amongst
14-25 year olds - Contributes to the ‘school games
programme’ - Provides more opportunities to play
(competitive) sport - Promotes major sporting events
throughout the UK
There are many organisations and departments that are involved in the organisation of sport in the UK.
in the Uk various organisations are involved with sport and physical activity one such organisation is Sport
England.
Describe the work of Sport England.
- Increases participation/gets more
people involved/try to reduce
dropout/more involved at grass roots
level/foundation level - Launches campaigns/initiatives
- Supports the government targets
- Provides or distributes lottery or
government funding - promotes or encourages
volunteers/coaches/leadership/ officials - Targets priority groups (e.g., Disabled)
- Works with other organisations (e.g.
NGB/YST/UK Sport/CSP/School
Games/National Lottery) - Responsible for funding some elite
sports. e.g. squash/netball) - Provides information and expertise
(Active Lives/people survey) - Protects community playing
fields/provides community facilities
Organisations involved in sports in the UK sometimes work together
Give two examples of how National Governing Bodies work with different UK sports organisations.
One mark for each of twe appropriate
organisations NGBs work with, auch as
* Govemnment l.e.
◦ Department for Gultture, Mecia, and
Sport,
◦ Department of Health
◦ Department for Education
National Governing Bodies (e.g.Rugby
Football Union (RFU), Badminton
England, Rounders England, Lawn
Tennis Association (LTA)
National Disability Sports
Organisations (NDSOs)
National Lottery
Sport England
UK Sport
Sport and Recreation Alliance
County Sports Partnerships
Local Councils
Other organisations (e.g., Youth Sports
Trust, Association for Physical
Education (AfPE), Chartered Institute
for the Management of Sport and
Physical Activity (CIMSPA), English
Federation for Disability Sport (EFDS))
One mark for each of two examples, such
as:
NGBs and Sport England - Sport
England invests significant funds into
individual NGBs and provides financial
support to NGB elite development
programmes
NGBs and EFDS - EFDS work in
partnership with NGBs to promote
inclusion and improve provision and
participation amongst disabled people
in the relevant sport/activity
NGBs and Government- e.g.UK
athletics, DCMS, and British Olympic
Association working together to win
bidding process and deliver London
9040
The primary role of UK Sport is to invest
money to maximise the __ of UK
athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic
Games and other global events
To achieve this UK Sport invests some of
its income through central funding for
sporting ___, enabling them to operate a ___ and ensuring
athletes have access to outstanding
support personnel and training
environments to ensure they are among
the best prepared in the world
The primary role of UK Sport is to invest
money to maximise the performance of UK
athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic
Games and other global events
To achieve this UK Sport invests some of
its income through central funding for
sporting National Governing Bodies
(NGBs), enabling them to operate a World
Class Programme (WCP) and ensuring
athletes have access to outstanding
support personnel and training
environments to ensure they are among
the best prepared in the world
Organisations involved in sport in the UK sometimes work together
Give two examples of how National Governing Bodies work with different UK sports organisations.
One mark for each of twe appropriate
organisatons NGBs work with, auch as
* Govemnment l.e.
◦ Department for Gultture, Mecia and
Sport,
◦ Department of Health
◦ Department for Education
National Governing Bodies (e.g.Rugby
Football Union (RFU), Badminton
England, Rounders England, Lawn
Tennis Association (LTA)
National Disability Sports
Organisations (NDSOs)
National Lottery
Sport England
UK Sport
Sport and Recreation Alliance
County Sports Partnerships
Local Councils
Other organisations (e.g. Youth Sports
Trust, Association for Physical
Education (AfPE), Chartered Institute
for the Management of Sport and
Physical Activity (CIMSPA), English
Federation for Disability Sport (EFDS))
One mark for each of two examples such
as:
NGBs and Sport England - Sport
England invests significant funds into
individual NGBs and provides financial
support to NGB elite development
programmes
NGBs and EFDS - EFDS work in
partnership with NGBs to promote
inclusion and improve provision and
participation amongst disabled people
in the relevant sport/activity
NGBs and Government- e.g.UK
athletics, DCMS and British Olympic
Association working together to win
bidding process and deliver London
9040
Research by the British Heart Foundation found that 34% of people are physically inactive, with the majority of
these coming from the over 50’s and retired people groups.
Describe why physically inactive over 50’s should be encouraged O participate in physical activity.
- Helps maintain cognitive skills/thinking
- Reduces cardiovascular risk/heart
disease/stroke/help reduce blood
pressure - Helps maintain ability to carry out daily
tasks - Improves mental health/improves
mood/self-esteem/reduces risk of
depression/boost confidence - Meet new people/social benefits
- Manage their weight/reduce obesity/lower cholesterol
- Maintain muscle tone
- Reduces the risk of bone/joint
disorders (eg. osteoporosis /arthritis) - Maintain or improve their
mobility/flexibility - Reduces the risk of falls
- Improve quality of life/live
longer/increase life expectancy
The School Games, which is funded by Sport England and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust,is a sports
initiative which provides chances for young people to take part in different sports events within their schools and
between schools, at local, regional and national level
Suggest the possible benefits for schools and their students in participating in such an initiative.
- Provides more opportunities/new
experiences for those not engaged in
competitive sport - Provides access to a range of
competition formats - Develops a young person’s
skills/values - Develops active/healthier lifestyles
- Allows young people to challenge
themselves/be competitive - Allows young people to have
fun/enjoyment - Develops leadership skills through
volunteer roles e.g. officials - Develops experience of emotions
linked to winning and losing - May improve attainmentlengagement
in school - Compliments other school
initiatives/improves extra-curricular
clubs/improves school networks - Increases the reputation/standing of the school
National governing bodies have a number of roles and responsibilities to fulfil within their sport; one of these is
sports development.
Describe other roles and responsibilities of a national governing body (NGB) of sport
- Setting of rules and regulations
- Organising competitions/tournaments
initiatives/events
3 Increasing participation rates - Involvement with target groups
- Talent development
- Raising awareness/increased
publicity/promote sport - Develop grassroots (e.g., Just Play)
- Providing education to athletes and
performers Eg Anti-
doping/nutrition/equality - Training coaches/officials providing the
framework for coaches (e.g., FA Level
1) - Providing/ distributing funding
One of the roles and responsibilities of sporting organisations is to increase participation.
County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) are heavily involved in this.
Describe how County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) increase participation in sport and physical activity
County Sports Partnerships (CSP’s)
increase participation in sport and physical
activity:
1. Provide a single contact point for a
variety of sporting events and activities
2. Through promotional campaigns /
coordinated marketing
3. Interpret & mould policies
(national/regional/local) to best suit
communities
4. By providing networking opportunities
e.g. working with NGBs/schools /
sharing best practice
5. By implementing school / community
games
6. By making best/efficient use of facilities
/equipment
7. By subsidising events
8. By putting on free taster days
9. Training volunteers
Describe how the Department for Culture, Media and Sport is involved with the organisation of sport in the UK
- Works with the Department of
Education and/or Department of Health - Increases participation/get people
involved - Funds Sport England/UK sport
- Promotes lifelong involvement amongst
14-25 year olds - Contributes to the ‘school games
programme’ - Provides more opportunities to play
(competitive) sport - Promotes major sporting events
throughout the UK
There are many organisations and departments that are involved in the organisation of sport in the UK.
in the Uk various organisations are involved with sport and physical activity one such organisation is Sport
England.
Describe the work of Sport England.
- Increases participation/gets more
people involved/try to reduce
dropout/more involved at grass roots
level/foundation level - Launches campaigns/initiatives
- Supports the government targets
- Provides or distributes lottery or
government funding - promotes or encourages
volunteers/coaches/leadership/ officials - Targets priority groups (e.g., Disabled)
- Works with other organisations (e.g.
NGB/YST/UK Sport/CSP/School
Games/National Lottery) - Responsible for funding some elite
sports. e.g. squash/netball) - Provides information and expertise
(Active Lives/people survey) - Protects community playing
fields/provides community facilities
Organisations involved in sports in the UK sometimes work together
Give two examples of how National Governing Bodies work with different UK sports organisations.
One mark for each of twe appropriate
organisations NGBs work with, auch as
* Govemnment l.e.
◦ Department for Gultture, Mecia, and
Sport,
◦ Department of Health
◦ Department for Education
National Governing Bodies (e.g.Rugby
Football Union (RFU), Badminton
England, Rounders England, Lawn
Tennis Association (LTA)
National Disability Sports
Organisations (NDSOs)
National Lottery
Sport England
UK Sport
Sport and Recreation Alliance
County Sports Partnerships
Local Councils
Other organisations (e.g., Youth Sports
Trust, Association for Physical
Education (AfPE), Chartered Institute
for the Management of Sport and
Physical Activity (CIMSPA), English
Federation for Disability Sport (EFDS))
One mark for each of two examples, such
as:
NGBs and Sport England - Sport
England invests significant funds into
individual NGBs and provides financial
support to NGB elite development
programmes
NGBs and EFDS - EFDS work in
partnership with NGBs to promote
inclusion and improve provision and
participation amongst disabled people
in the relevant sport/activity
NGBs and Government- e.g.UK
athletics, DCMS, and British Olympic
Association working together to win
bidding process and deliver London
9040
The primary role of UK Sport is to invest
money to maximise the __ of UK
athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic
Games and other global events
To achieve this UK Sport invests some of
its income through central funding for
sporting ___, enabling them to operate a ___ and ensuring
athletes have access to outstanding
support personnel and training
environments to ensure they are among
the best prepared in the world
The primary role of UK Sport is to invest
money to maximise the __ of UK
athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic
Games and other global events
To achieve this UK Sport invests some of
its income through central funding for
sporting ___, enabling them to operate a ___ and ensuring
athletes have access to outstanding
support personnel and training
environments to ensure they are among
the best prepared in the world
Research by the British Heart Foundation found that 34% of people are physically inactive, with the majority of
these coming from the over 50’s and retired people groups.
Describe why physically inactive over 50’s should be encouraged O participate in physical activity.
Research by the British Heart Foundation found that 34% of people are physically inactive, with the majority of
these coming from the over 50’s and retired people groups.
Describe why physically inactive over 50’s should be encouraged O participate in physical activity.
Organisations involved in sport in the UK sometimes work together
Give two examples of how National Governing Bodies work with different UK sports organisations.
Organisations involved in sport in the UK sometimes work together
Give two examples of how National Governing Bodies work with different UK sports organisations.
The School Games, which is funded by Sport England and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust,is a sports
initiative which provides chances for young people to take part in different sports events within their schools and
between schools, at local, regional and national level
Suggest the possible benefits for schools and their students in participating in such an initiative.
The School Games, which is funded by Sport England and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust,is a sports
initiative which provides chances for young people to take part in different sports events within their schools and
between schools, at local, regional and national level
Suggest the possible benefits for schools and their students in participating in such an initiative.
National governing bodies have a number of roles and responsibilities to fulfil within their sport; one of these is
sports development.
Describe other roles and responsibilities of a national governing body (NGB) of sport
National governing bodies have a number of roles and responsibilities to fulfil within their sport; one of these is
sports development.
Describe other roles and responsibilities of a national governing body (NGB) of sport
One of the roles and responsibilities of sporting organisations is to increase participation.
County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) are heavily involved in this.
Describe how County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) increase participation in sport and physical activity
One of the roles and responsibilities of sporting organisations is to increase participation.
County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) are heavily involved in this.
Describe how County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) increase participation in sport and physical activity
Organisations involved in sport in the UK sometimes work together
Give two examples of how National Governing Bodies work with different UK sports organisations.
Organisations involved in sport in the UK sometimes work together
Give two examples of how National Governing Bodies work with different UK sports organisations.
Research by the British Heart Foundation found that 34% of people are physically inactive, with the majority of
these coming from the over 50’s and retired people groups.
Describe why physically inactive over 50’s should be encouraged O participate in physical activity.
- Helps maintain cognitive skills/thinking
- Reduces cardiovascular risk/heart
disease/stroke/help reduce blood
pressure - Helps maintain ability to carry out daily
tasks - Improves mental health/improves
mood/self-esteem/reduces risk of
depression/boost confidence - Meet new people/social benefits
- Manage their weight/reduce obesity/lower cholesterol
- Maintain muscle tone
- Reduces the risk of bone/joint
disorders (eg. osteoporosis /arthritis) - Maintain or improve their
mobility/flexibility - Reduces the risk of falls
- Improve quality of life/live
longer/increase life expectancy
